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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,620.98, 32,603.40 and 15,122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,620.98, 32,603.40 and 15,122.46 is: 20,873.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,620.98 : 32,603.40 = 15,122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,620.98/32,603.40 = 15,122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,620.98x = 32,603.40 × 15,122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,620.98x = 493,043,612.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,043,612.36/23,620.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,873.12

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