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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,672.58, 32,654.38 and 15,171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,672.58, 32,654.38 and 15,171.68 is: 20,928.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,672.58 : 32,654.38 = 15,171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,672.58/32,654.38 = 15,171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,672.58x = 32,654.38 × 15,171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,672.58x = 495,421,640.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,421,640.69/23,672.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,928.08

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