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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,580.99, 32,555.25 and 15,634.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,580.99, 32,555.25 and 15,634.01 is: 21,583.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,580.99 : 32,555.25 = 15,634.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,580.99/32,555.25 = 15,634.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,580.99x = 32,555.25 × 15,634.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,580.99x = 508,969,185.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,969,185.44/23,580.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,583.88

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