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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,525.54, 32,475.93 and 15,039.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,525.54, 32,475.93 and 15,039.26 is: 20,761.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,525.54 : 32,475.93 = 15,039.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,525.54/32,475.93 = 15,039.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,525.54x = 32,475.93 × 15,039.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,525.54x = 488,413,955.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,413,955.01/23,525.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,761.01

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