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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,588.60, 32,546.38 and 15,195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,588.60, 32,546.38 and 15,195 is: 20,965.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,588.60 : 32,546.38 = 15,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,588.60/32,546.38 = 15,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,588.60x = 32,546.38 × 15,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,588.60x = 494,542,244.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,542,244.10/23,588.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,965.31

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