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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,607.96, 32,592.54 and 15,660.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,607.96, 32,592.54 and 15,660.96 is: 21,621.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,607.96 : 32,592.54 = 15,660.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,607.96/32,592.54 = 15,660.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,607.96x = 32,592.54 × 15,660.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,607.96x = 510,430,465.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,430,465.24/23,607.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,621.12

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