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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,668.82, 32,648.50 and 15,168.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,668.82, 32,648.50 and 15,168.08 is: 20,922.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,668.82 : 32,648.50 = 15,168.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,668.82/32,648.50 = 15,168.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,668.82x = 32,648.50 × 15,168.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,668.82x = 495,215,059.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,215,059.88/23,668.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,922.68

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