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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,630.94, 32,609.52 and 15,247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,630.94, 32,609.52 and 15,247.44 is: 21,040.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,630.94 : 32,609.52 = 15,247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,630.94/32,609.52 = 15,247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,630.94x = 32,609.52 × 15,247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,630.94x = 497,211,699.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,211,699.63/23,630.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,040.71

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