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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,529.70, 32,472.69 and 15,558.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,529.70, 32,472.69 and 15,558.10 is: 21,471.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,529.70 : 32,472.69 = 15,558.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,529.70/32,472.69 = 15,558.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,529.70x = 32,472.69 × 15,558.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,529.70x = 505,213,358.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,213,358.29/23,529.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,471.30

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