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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,544.06, 32,499.33 and 15,588.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,544.06, 32,499.33 and 15,588.85 is: 21,518.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,544.06 : 32,499.33 = 15,588.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,544.06/32,499.33 = 15,588.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,544.06x = 32,499.33 × 15,588.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,544.06x = 506,627,279.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,627,279.55/23,544.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,518.26

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