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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,545.92, 32,496.48 and 15,186.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,545.92, 32,496.48 and 15,186.72 is: 20,959.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,545.92 : 32,496.48 = 15,186.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,545.92/32,496.48 = 15,186.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,545.92x = 32,496.48 × 15,186.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,545.92x = 493,514,942.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,514,942.75/23,545.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,959.68

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