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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,558.81, 32,518.74 and 15,083.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,558.81, 32,518.74 and 15,083.76 is: 20,820.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,558.81 : 32,518.74 = 15,083.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,558.81/32,518.74 = 15,083.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,558.81x = 32,518.74 × 15,083.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,558.81x = 490,504,712.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,504,712.95/23,558.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,820.44

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