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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,562.69, 32,524.08 and 15,087.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,562.69, 32,524.08 and 15,087.63 is: 20,825.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,562.69 : 32,524.08 = 15,087.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,562.69/32,524.08 = 15,087.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,562.69x = 32,524.08 × 15,087.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,562.69x = 490,711,285.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,711,285.13/23,562.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,825.78

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