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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,664.08, 32,641.94 and 15,163.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,664.08, 32,641.94 and 15,163.34 is: 20,916.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,664.08 : 32,641.94 = 15,163.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,664.08/32,641.94 = 15,163.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,664.08x = 32,641.94 × 15,163.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,664.08x = 494,960,709.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,960,709.18/23,664.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,916.12

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