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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,621.28, 32,586.48 and 15,240.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,621.28, 32,586.48 and 15,240.48 is: 21,024.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,621.28 : 32,586.48 = 15,240.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,621.28/32,586.48 = 15,240.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,621.28x = 32,586.48 × 15,240.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,621.28x = 496,633,596.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,633,596.71/23,621.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,024.84

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