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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,599.28, 32,556.12 and 15,218.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,599.28, 32,556.12 and 15,218.48 is: 20,994.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,599.28 : 32,556.12 = 15,218.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,599.28/32,556.12 = 15,218.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,599.28x = 32,556.12 × 15,218.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,599.28x = 495,454,661.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,454,661.10/23,599.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,994.48

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