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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,614.62, 32,597.01 and 15,659.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,614.62, 32,597.01 and 15,659.52 is: 21,616.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,614.62 : 32,597.01 = 15,659.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,614.62/32,597.01 = 15,659.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,614.62x = 32,597.01 × 15,659.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,614.62x = 510,453,530.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,453,530.04/23,614.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,616.00

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