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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,631.99, 32,606.44 and 15,564.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,631.99, 32,606.44 and 15,564.79 is: 21,475.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,631.99 : 32,606.44 = 15,564.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,631.99/32,606.44 = 15,564.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,631.99x = 32,606.44 × 15,564.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,631.99x = 507,512,391.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,512,391.25/23,631.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,475.65

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