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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,544.92, 32,495.10 and 15,185.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,544.92, 32,495.10 and 15,185.72 is: 20,958.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,544.92 : 32,495.10 = 15,185.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,544.92/32,495.10 = 15,185.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,544.92x = 32,495.10 × 15,185.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,544.92x = 493,461,489.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,461,489.97/23,544.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,958.30

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