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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,667.36, 32,664.50 and 15,599.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,667.36, 32,664.50 and 15,599.89 is: 21,530.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,667.36 : 32,664.50 = 15,599.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,667.36/32,664.50 = 15,599.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,667.36x = 32,664.50 × 15,599.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,667.36x = 509,562,606.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,562,606.91/23,667.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,530.18

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