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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,247.66, 32,068.86 and 15,169.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,247.66, 32,068.86 and 15,169.88 is: 20,926.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,247.66 : 32,068.86 = 15,169.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,247.66/32,068.86 = 15,169.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,247.66x = 32,068.86 × 15,169.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,247.66x = 486,480,866.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,480,866.55/23,247.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,926.02

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