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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,656.38, 32,646.27 and 15,287.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,656.38, 32,646.27 and 15,287.46 is: 21,096.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,656.38 : 32,646.27 = 15,287.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,656.38/32,646.27 = 15,287.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,656.38x = 32,646.27 × 15,287.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,656.38x = 499,078,383.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,078,383.54/23,656.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,096.99

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