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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,663.58, 32,645.40 and 15,586.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,663.58, 32,645.40 and 15,586.80 is: 21,502.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,663.58 : 32,645.40 = 15,586.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,663.58/32,645.40 = 15,586.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,663.58x = 32,645.40 × 15,586.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,663.58x = 508,837,320.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,837,320.72/23,663.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,502.97

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