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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,624.96, 32,616.02 and 15,677.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,624.96, 32,616.02 and 15,677.96 is: 21,644.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,624.96 : 32,616.02 = 15,677.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,624.96/32,616.02 = 15,677.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,624.96x = 32,616.02 × 15,677.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,624.96x = 511,352,656.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,352,656.92/23,624.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,644.59

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