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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,671.62, 32,664.69 and 15,158.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,671.62, 32,664.69 and 15,158.70 is: 20,917.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,671.62 : 32,664.69 = 15,158.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,671.62/32,664.69 = 15,158.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,671.62x = 32,664.69 × 15,158.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,671.62x = 495,154,236.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,154,236.30/23,671.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,917.63

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