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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,577.59, 32,544.62 and 15,102.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,577.59, 32,544.62 and 15,102.51 is: 20,846.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,577.59 : 32,544.62 = 15,102.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,577.59/32,544.62 = 15,102.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,577.59x = 32,544.62 × 15,102.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,577.59x = 491,505,373.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,505,373.48/23,577.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,846.29

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