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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,613.42, 32,575.98 and 15,954.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,613.42, 32,575.98 and 15,954.23 is: 22,009.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,613.42 : 32,575.98 = 15,954.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,613.42/32,575.98 = 15,954.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,613.42x = 32,575.98 × 15,954.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,613.42x = 519,724,544.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,724,544.43/23,613.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,009.71

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