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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,519.70, 32,459.76 and 15,029.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,519.70, 32,459.76 and 15,029.64 is: 20,742.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,519.70 : 32,459.76 = 15,029.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,519.70/32,459.76 = 15,029.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,519.70x = 32,459.76 × 15,029.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,519.70x = 487,858,507.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,858,507.29/23,519.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,742.55

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