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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,618, 32,606.32 and 15,671.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,618, 32,606.32 and 15,671.12 is: 21,635.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,618 : 32,606.32 = 15,671.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,618/32,606.32 = 15,671.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,618x = 32,606.32 × 15,671.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,618x = 510,977,553.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,977,553.48/23,618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,635.09

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