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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,544.39, 32,468.96 and 15,463.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,544.39, 32,468.96 and 15,463.82 is: 21,325.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,544.39 : 32,468.96 = 15,463.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,544.39/32,468.96 = 15,463.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,544.39x = 32,468.96 × 15,463.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,544.39x = 502,094,075.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,094,075.71/23,544.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,325.42

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