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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,670.48, 32,653.56 and 15,489.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,670.48, 32,653.56 and 15,489.24 is: 21,367.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,670.48 : 32,653.56 = 15,489.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,670.48/32,653.56 = 15,489.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,670.48x = 32,653.56 × 15,489.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,670.48x = 505,778,827.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,778,827.69/23,670.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,367.49

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