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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,639.56, 32,623.62 and 15,149.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,639.56, 32,623.62 and 15,149.08 is: 20,906.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,639.56 : 32,623.62 = 15,149.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,639.56/32,623.62 = 15,149.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,639.56x = 32,623.62 × 15,149.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,639.56x = 494,217,829.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,217,829.27/23,639.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,906.39

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