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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,622.96, 32,591.36 and 15,126.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,622.96, 32,591.36 and 15,126.47 is: 20,869.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,622.96 : 32,591.36 = 15,126.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,622.96/32,591.36 = 15,126.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,622.96x = 32,591.36 × 15,126.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,622.96x = 492,992,229.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,992,229.30/23,622.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,869.20

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