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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,671.43, 32,677.30 and 15,061.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,671.43, 32,677.30 and 15,061.15 is: 20,791.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,671.43 : 32,677.30 = 15,061.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,671.43/32,677.30 = 15,061.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,671.43x = 32,677.30 × 15,061.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,671.43x = 492,157,716.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,157,716.90/23,671.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,791.21

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