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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,615.37, 32,598.05 and 15,660.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,615.37, 32,598.05 and 15,660.27 is: 21,617.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,615.37 : 32,598.05 = 15,660.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,615.37/32,598.05 = 15,660.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,615.37x = 32,598.05 × 15,660.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,615.37x = 510,494,264.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,494,264.47/23,615.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,617.03

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