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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,666.82, 32,645.74 and 15,166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,666.82, 32,645.74 and 15,166.08 is: 20,919.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,666.82 : 32,645.74 = 15,166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,666.82/32,645.74 = 15,166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,666.82x = 32,645.74 × 15,166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,666.82x = 495,107,904.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,107,904.50/23,666.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,919.92

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