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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,554.92, 32,508.90 and 15,195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,554.92, 32,508.90 and 15,195.72 is: 20,972.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,554.92 : 32,508.90 = 15,195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,554.92/32,508.90 = 15,195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,554.92x = 32,508.90 × 15,195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,554.92x = 493,996,141.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,996,141.91/23,554.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,972.10

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