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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,672.36, 32,654.08 and 15,171.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,672.36, 32,654.08 and 15,171.47 is: 20,927.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,672.36 : 32,654.08 = 15,171.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,672.36/32,654.08 = 15,171.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,672.36x = 32,654.08 × 15,171.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,672.36x = 495,410,155.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,410,155.97/23,672.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,927.79

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