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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,536.77, 32,471.36 and 15,036.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,536.77, 32,471.36 and 15,036.69 is: 20,744.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,536.77 : 32,471.36 = 15,036.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,536.77/32,471.36 = 15,036.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,536.77x = 32,471.36 × 15,036.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,536.77x = 488,261,699.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,261,699.01/23,536.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,744.63

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