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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,612.10, 32,567.85 and 15,220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,612.10, 32,567.85 and 15,220.50 is: 20,993.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,612.10 : 32,567.85 = 15,220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,612.10/32,567.85 = 15,220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,612.10x = 32,567.85 × 15,220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,612.10x = 495,698,960.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,698,960.93/23,612.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,993.43

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