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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,671.93, 32,677.99 and 15,061.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,671.93, 32,677.99 and 15,061.65 is: 20,791.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,671.93 : 32,677.99 = 15,061.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,671.93/32,677.99 = 15,061.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,671.93x = 32,677.99 × 15,061.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,671.93x = 492,184,448.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,184,448.08/23,671.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,791.90

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