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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,572.92, 32,533.74 and 15,213.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,572.92, 32,533.74 and 15,213.72 is: 20,996.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,572.92 : 32,533.74 = 15,213.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,572.92/32,533.74 = 15,213.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,572.92x = 32,533.74 × 15,213.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,572.92x = 494,959,210.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,959,210.91/23,572.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,996.94

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