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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,539.51, 32,475.08 and 15,039.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,539.51, 32,475.08 and 15,039.44 is: 20,748.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,539.51 : 32,475.08 = 15,039.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,539.51/32,475.08 = 15,039.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,539.51x = 32,475.08 × 15,039.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,539.51x = 488,406,779.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,406,779.58/23,539.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,748.39

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