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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,598.28, 32,554.74 and 15,217.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,598.28, 32,554.74 and 15,217.48 is: 20,993.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,598.28 : 32,554.74 = 15,217.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,598.28/32,554.74 = 15,217.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,598.28x = 32,554.74 × 15,217.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,598.28x = 495,401,104.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,401,104.86/23,598.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,993.10

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