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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,552.77, 32,494.64 and 15,059.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,552.77, 32,494.64 and 15,059.86 is: 20,777.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,552.77 : 32,494.64 = 15,059.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,552.77/32,494.64 = 15,059.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,552.77x = 32,494.64 × 15,059.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,552.77x = 489,364,729.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,364,729.15/23,552.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,777.37

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