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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,533.56, 32,464.91 and 15,582.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,533.56, 32,464.91 and 15,582.45 is: 21,496.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,533.56 : 32,464.91 = 15,582.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,533.56/32,464.91 = 15,582.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,533.56x = 32,464.91 × 15,582.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,533.56x = 505,882,836.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,882,836.83/23,533.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,496.23

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