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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,566.59, 32,488.83 and 15,605.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,566.59, 32,488.83 and 15,605.91 is: 21,514.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,566.59 : 32,488.83 = 15,605.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,566.59/32,488.83 = 15,605.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,566.59x = 32,488.83 × 15,605.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,566.59x = 507,017,756.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,017,756.99/23,566.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,514.26

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