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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,550.27, 32,507.90 and 15,595.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,550.27, 32,507.90 and 15,595.06 is: 21,526.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,550.27 : 32,507.90 = 15,595.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,550.27/32,507.90 = 15,595.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,550.27x = 32,507.90 × 15,595.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,550.27x = 506,962,650.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,962,650.97/23,550.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,526.83

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