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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,570.87, 32,541.28 and 15,623.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,570.87, 32,541.28 and 15,623.89 is: 21,569.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,570.87 : 32,541.28 = 15,623.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,570.87/32,541.28 = 15,623.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,570.87x = 32,541.28 × 15,623.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,570.87x = 508,421,258.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,421,258.77/23,570.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,569.90

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