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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,612.37, 32,593.91 and 15,657.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,612.37, 32,593.91 and 15,657.27 is: 21,612.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,612.37 : 32,593.91 = 15,657.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,612.37/32,593.91 = 15,657.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,612.37x = 32,593.91 × 15,657.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,612.37x = 510,331,570.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,331,570.94/23,612.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,612.89

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