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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,579.60, 32,533.96 and 15,186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,579.60, 32,533.96 and 15,186 is: 20,952.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,579.60 : 32,533.96 = 15,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,579.60/32,533.96 = 15,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,579.60x = 32,533.96 × 15,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,579.60x = 494,060,716.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,060,716.56/23,579.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,952.89

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