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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,661.63, 32,630.99 and 15,696.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,661.63, 32,630.99 and 15,696.09 is: 21,645.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,661.63 : 32,630.99 = 15,696.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,661.63/32,630.99 = 15,696.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,661.63x = 32,630.99 × 15,696.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,661.63x = 512,178,877.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,178,877.35/23,661.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,645.97

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