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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,539.14, 32,489.43 and 15,141.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,539.14, 32,489.43 and 15,141.06 is: 20,898.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,539.14 : 32,489.43 = 15,141.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,539.14/32,489.43 = 15,141.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,539.14x = 32,489.43 × 15,141.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,539.14x = 491,924,409.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,924,409.00/23,539.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,898.15

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