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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,670.34, 32,668.61 and 15,182.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,670.34, 32,668.61 and 15,182.03 is: 20,953.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,670.34 : 32,668.61 = 15,182.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,670.34/32,668.61 = 15,182.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,670.34x = 32,668.61 × 15,182.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,670.34x = 495,975,822.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,975,822.84/23,670.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,953.47

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