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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,513.76, 32,464.32 and 15,569.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,513.76, 32,464.32 and 15,569.28 is: 21,495.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,513.76 : 32,464.32 = 15,569.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,513.76/32,464.32 = 15,569.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,513.76x = 32,464.32 × 15,569.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,513.76x = 505,446,088.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,446,088.09/23,513.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,495.76

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