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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,577.09, 32,543.93 and 15,102.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,577.09, 32,543.93 and 15,102.01 is: 20,845.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,577.09 : 32,543.93 = 15,102.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,577.09/32,543.93 = 15,102.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,577.09x = 32,543.93 × 15,102.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,577.09x = 491,478,599.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,478,599.43/23,577.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,845.60

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