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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,641.56, 32,626.38 and 15,151.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,641.56, 32,626.38 and 15,151.08 is: 20,909.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,641.56 : 32,626.38 = 15,151.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,641.56/32,626.38 = 15,151.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,641.56x = 32,626.38 × 15,151.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,641.56x = 494,324,893.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,324,893.49/23,641.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,909.15

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