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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,608.37, 32,588.39 and 15,653.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,608.37, 32,588.39 and 15,653.27 is: 21,607.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,608.37 : 32,588.39 = 15,653.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,608.37/32,588.39 = 15,653.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,608.37x = 32,588.39 × 15,653.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,608.37x = 510,114,867.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,114,867.54/23,608.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,607.37

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