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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,671.49, 32,652.87 and 15,170.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,671.49, 32,652.87 and 15,170.58 is: 20,926.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,671.49 : 32,652.87 = 15,170.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,671.49/32,652.87 = 15,170.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,671.49x = 32,652.87 × 15,170.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,671.49x = 495,362,976.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,362,976.56/23,671.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,926.57

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