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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,541.51, 32,477.83 and 15,041.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,541.51, 32,477.83 and 15,041.44 is: 20,751.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,541.51 : 32,477.83 = 15,041.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,541.51/32,477.83 = 15,041.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,541.51x = 32,477.83 × 15,041.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,541.51x = 488,513,331.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,513,331.28/23,541.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,751.15

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