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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,566.36, 32,520.90 and 15,187.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,566.36, 32,520.90 and 15,187.72 is: 20,958.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,566.36 : 32,520.90 = 15,187.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,566.36/32,520.90 = 15,187.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,566.36x = 32,520.90 × 15,187.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,566.36x = 493,918,323.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,918,323.35/23,566.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,958.62

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