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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,664.53, 32,660.54 and 15,596.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,664.53, 32,660.54 and 15,596.93 is: 21,526.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,664.53 : 32,660.54 = 15,596.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,664.53/32,660.54 = 15,596.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,664.53x = 32,660.54 × 15,596.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,664.53x = 509,404,156.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,404,156.14/23,664.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,526.06

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