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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,670.43, 32,675.92 and 15,060.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,670.43, 32,675.92 and 15,060.15 is: 20,789.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,670.43 : 32,675.92 = 15,060.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,670.43/32,675.92 = 15,060.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,670.43x = 32,675.92 × 15,060.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,670.43x = 492,104,218.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,104,218.94/23,670.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,789.83

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