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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,534.50, 32,459.61 and 15,986.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,534.50, 32,459.61 and 15,986.65 is: 22,049.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,534.50 : 32,459.61 = 15,986.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,534.50/32,459.61 = 15,986.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,534.50x = 32,459.61 × 15,986.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,534.50x = 518,920,343.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,920,343.06/23,534.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,049.35

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