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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,544.20, 32,492.70 and 15,572.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,544.20, 32,492.70 and 15,572.60 is: 21,491.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,544.20 : 32,492.70 = 15,572.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,544.20/32,492.70 = 15,572.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,544.20x = 32,492.70 × 15,572.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,544.20x = 505,995,820.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,995,820.02/23,544.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,491.32

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