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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,588.67, 32,517.14 and 15,617.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,588.67, 32,517.14 and 15,617.05 is: 21,528.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,588.67 : 32,517.14 = 15,617.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,588.67/32,517.14 = 15,617.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,588.67x = 32,517.14 × 15,617.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,588.67x = 507,821,822.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,821,822.36/23,588.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,528.21

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