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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,672.33, 32,654.04 and 15,171.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,672.33, 32,654.04 and 15,171.43 is: 20,927.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,672.33 : 32,654.04 = 15,171.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,672.33/32,654.04 = 15,171.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,672.33x = 32,654.04 × 15,171.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,672.33x = 495,408,242.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,408,242.95/23,672.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,927.74

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