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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,580.14, 32,518.34 and 15,499.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,580.14, 32,518.34 and 15,499.52 is: 21,374.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,580.14 : 32,518.34 = 15,499.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,580.14/32,518.34 = 15,499.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,580.14x = 32,518.34 × 15,499.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,580.14x = 504,018,421.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,018,421.11/23,580.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,374.70

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