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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,558.11, 32,490.72 and 15,992.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,558.11, 32,490.72 and 15,992.01 is: 22,055.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,558.11 : 32,490.72 = 15,992.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,558.11/32,490.72 = 15,992.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,558.11x = 32,490.72 × 15,992.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,558.11x = 519,591,919.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,591,919.15/23,558.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,055.76

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