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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,595.20, 32,571.60 and 15,623.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,595.20, 32,571.60 and 15,623.36 is: 21,567.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,595.20 : 32,571.60 = 15,623.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,595.20/32,571.60 = 15,623.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,595.20x = 32,571.60 × 15,623.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,595.20x = 508,877,832.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,877,832.58/23,595.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,567.01

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