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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,565.36, 32,519.52 and 15,186.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,565.36, 32,519.52 and 15,186.72 is: 20,957.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,565.36 : 32,519.52 = 15,186.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,565.36/32,519.52 = 15,186.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,565.36x = 32,519.52 × 15,186.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,565.36x = 493,864,844.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,864,844.77/23,565.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,957.24

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