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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,668.08, 32,651.60 and 15,591.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,668.08, 32,651.60 and 15,591.30 is: 21,509.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,668.08 : 32,651.60 = 15,591.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,668.08/32,651.60 = 15,591.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,668.08x = 32,651.60 × 15,591.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,668.08x = 509,080,891.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,080,891.08/23,668.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,509.18

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