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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,621.96, 32,589.98 and 15,125.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,621.96, 32,589.98 and 15,125.47 is: 20,867.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,621.96 : 32,589.98 = 15,125.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,621.96/32,589.98 = 15,125.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,621.96x = 32,589.98 × 15,125.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,621.96x = 492,938,664.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,938,664.41/23,621.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,867.81

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