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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,639.21, 32,635.46 and 15,692.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,639.21, 32,635.46 and 15,692.30 is: 21,664.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,639.21 : 32,635.46 = 15,692.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,639.21/32,635.46 = 15,692.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,639.21x = 32,635.46 × 15,692.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,639.21x = 512,125,339.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,125,339.13/23,639.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,664.23

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