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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,591.43, 32,569.61 and 15,644.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,591.43, 32,569.61 and 15,644.39 is: 21,598.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,591.43 : 32,569.61 = 15,644.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,591.43/32,569.61 = 15,644.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,591.43x = 32,569.61 × 15,644.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,591.43x = 509,531,439.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,531,439.92/23,591.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,598.16

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