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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,606.78, 32,569.02 and 15,110.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,606.78, 32,569.02 and 15,110.28 is: 20,846.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,606.78 : 32,569.02 = 15,110.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,606.78/32,569.02 = 15,110.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,606.78x = 32,569.02 × 15,110.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,606.78x = 492,127,011.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,127,011.53/23,606.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,846.85

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