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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,644.38, 32,623.35 and 15,027.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,644.38, 32,623.35 and 15,027.42 is: 20,734.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,644.38 : 32,623.35 = 15,027.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,644.38/32,623.35 = 15,027.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,644.38x = 32,623.35 × 15,027.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,644.38x = 490,244,782.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,244,782.26/23,644.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,734.09

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