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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,566.57, 32,529.44 and 15,091.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,566.57, 32,529.44 and 15,091.49 is: 20,831.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,566.57 : 32,529.44 = 15,091.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,566.57/32,529.44 = 15,091.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,566.57x = 32,529.44 × 15,091.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,566.57x = 490,917,718.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,917,718.47/23,566.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,831.11

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