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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,655.88, 32,645.58 and 15,286.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,655.88, 32,645.58 and 15,286.96 is: 21,096.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,655.88 : 32,645.58 = 15,286.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,655.88/32,645.58 = 15,286.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,655.88x = 32,645.58 × 15,286.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,655.88x = 499,051,512.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,051,512.41/23,655.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,096.30

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