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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,612.42, 32,574.61 and 15,953.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,612.42, 32,574.61 and 15,953.24 is: 22,008.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,612.42 : 32,574.61 = 15,953.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,612.42/32,574.61 = 15,953.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,612.42x = 32,574.61 × 15,953.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,612.42x = 519,670,550.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,670,550.46/23,612.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,008.35

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