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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,644.15, 32,618.58 and 15,567.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,644.15, 32,618.58 and 15,567.39 is: 21,476.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,644.15 : 32,618.58 = 15,567.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,644.15/32,618.58 = 15,567.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,644.15x = 32,618.58 × 15,567.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,644.15x = 507,786,156.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,786,156.11/23,644.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,476.19

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