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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,584.91, 32,524.84 and 15,089.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,584.91, 32,524.84 and 15,089.72 is: 20,809.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,584.91 : 32,524.84 = 15,089.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,584.91/32,524.84 = 15,089.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,584.91x = 32,524.84 × 15,089.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,584.91x = 490,790,728.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,790,728.64/23,584.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,809.52

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