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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,591.38, 32,569.50 and 15,644.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,591.38, 32,569.50 and 15,644.32 is: 21,598.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,591.38 : 32,569.50 = 15,644.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,591.38/32,569.50 = 15,644.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,591.38x = 32,569.50 × 15,644.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,591.38x = 509,527,680.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,527,680.24/23,591.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,598.04

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