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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,577.60, 32,531.20 and 15,184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,577.60, 32,531.20 and 15,184 is: 20,950.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,577.60 : 32,531.20 = 15,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,577.60/32,531.20 = 15,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,577.60x = 32,531.20 × 15,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,577.60x = 493,953,740.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,953,740.80/23,577.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,950.13

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