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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,638.08, 32,590.98 and 15,126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,638.08, 32,590.98 and 15,126.24 is: 20,855.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,638.08 : 32,590.98 = 15,126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,638.08/32,590.98 = 15,126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,638.08x = 32,590.98 × 15,126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,638.08x = 492,978,985.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,978,985.32/23,638.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,855.29

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