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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,529.95, 32,473.04 and 15,558.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,529.95, 32,473.04 and 15,558.35 is: 21,471.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,529.95 : 32,473.04 = 15,558.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,529.95/32,473.04 = 15,558.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,529.95x = 32,473.04 × 15,558.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,529.95x = 505,226,844.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,226,844.09/23,529.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,471.65

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