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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,669.08, 32,652.98 and 15,592.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,669.08, 32,652.98 and 15,592.30 is: 21,510.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,669.08 : 32,652.98 = 15,592.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,669.08/32,652.98 = 15,592.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,669.08x = 32,652.98 × 15,592.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,669.08x = 509,135,060.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,135,060.05/23,669.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,510.56

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