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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,611.39, 32,573.19 and 15,952.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,611.39, 32,573.19 and 15,952.21 is: 22,006.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,611.39 : 32,573.19 = 15,952.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,611.39/32,573.19 = 15,952.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,611.39x = 32,573.19 × 15,952.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,611.39x = 519,614,255.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,614,255.91/23,611.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,006.93

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