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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,585.61, 32,558.92 and 15,837.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,585.61, 32,558.92 and 15,837.39 is: 21,862.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,585.61 : 32,558.92 = 15,837.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,585.61/32,558.92 = 15,837.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,585.61x = 32,558.92 × 15,837.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,585.61x = 515,648,274.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,648,274.43/23,585.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,862.83

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