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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,586.41, 32,526.91 and 15,091.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,586.41, 32,526.91 and 15,091.22 is: 20,811.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,586.41 : 32,526.91 = 15,091.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,586.41/32,526.91 = 15,091.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,586.41x = 32,526.91 × 15,091.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,586.41x = 490,870,754.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,870,754.73/23,586.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,811.59

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