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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,614.46, 32,577.40 and 15,955.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,614.46, 32,577.40 and 15,955.26 is: 22,011.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,614.46 : 32,577.40 = 15,955.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,614.46/32,577.40 = 15,955.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,614.46x = 32,577.40 × 15,955.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,614.46x = 519,780,784.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,780,784.90/23,614.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,011.12

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