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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,647.27, 32,614.77 and 15,150.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,647.27, 32,614.77 and 15,150.18 is: 20,895.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,647.27 : 32,614.77 = 15,150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,647.27/32,614.77 = 15,150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,647.27x = 32,614.77 × 15,150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,647.27x = 494,119,636.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,119,636.16/23,647.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,895.42

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