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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,600.64, 32,558.04 and 15,098.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,600.64, 32,558.04 and 15,098.52 is: 20,829.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,600.64 : 32,558.04 = 15,098.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,600.64/32,558.04 = 15,098.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,600.64x = 32,558.04 × 15,098.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,600.64x = 491,578,218.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,578,218.10/23,600.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,829.02

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