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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,672.49, 32,654.25 and 15,171.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,672.49, 32,654.25 and 15,171.58 is: 20,927.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,672.49 : 32,654.25 = 15,171.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,672.49/32,654.25 = 15,171.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,672.49x = 32,654.25 × 15,171.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,672.49x = 495,416,566.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,416,566.22/23,672.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,927.94

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