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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,561.69, 32,522.70 and 15,086.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,561.69, 32,522.70 and 15,086.63 is: 20,824.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,561.69 : 32,522.70 = 15,086.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,561.69/32,522.70 = 15,086.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,561.69x = 32,522.70 × 15,086.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,561.69x = 490,657,966.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,657,966.70/23,561.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,824.40

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