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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,566.88, 32,530.68 and 15,611.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,566.88, 32,530.68 and 15,611.67 is: 21,549.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,566.88 : 32,530.68 = 15,611.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,566.88/32,530.68 = 15,611.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,566.88x = 32,530.68 × 15,611.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,566.88x = 507,858,241.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,858,241.04/23,566.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,549.66

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