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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,650.13, 32,637.59 and 15,281.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,650.13, 32,637.59 and 15,281.21 is: 21,088.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,650.13 : 32,637.59 = 15,281.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,650.13/32,637.59 = 15,281.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,650.13x = 32,637.59 × 15,281.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,650.13x = 498,741,627.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,741,627.09/23,650.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,088.33

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