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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,610.96, 32,596.68 and 15,663.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,610.96, 32,596.68 and 15,663.96 is: 21,625.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,610.96 : 32,596.68 = 15,663.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,610.96/32,596.68 = 15,663.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,610.96x = 32,596.68 × 15,663.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,610.96x = 510,593,091.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,593,091.65/23,610.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,625.26

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