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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,583.36, 32,555.81 and 15,835.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,583.36, 32,555.81 and 15,835.14 is: 21,859.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,583.36 : 32,555.81 = 15,835.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,583.36/32,555.81 = 15,835.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,583.36x = 32,555.81 × 15,835.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,583.36x = 515,525,848.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,525,848.75/23,583.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,859.73

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