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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,625.60, 32,597.44 and 15,232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,625.60, 32,597.44 and 15,232 is: 21,016.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,625.60 : 32,597.44 = 15,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,625.60/32,597.44 = 15,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,625.60x = 32,597.44 × 15,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,625.60x = 496,524,206.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,524,206.08/23,625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,016.36

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