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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,666.74, 32,651.83 and 15,173.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,666.74, 32,651.83 and 15,173.54 is: 20,934.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,666.74 : 32,651.83 = 15,173.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,666.74/32,651.83 = 15,173.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,666.74x = 32,651.83 × 15,173.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,666.74x = 495,443,848.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,443,848.58/23,666.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,934.18

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