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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,672.61, 32,654.42 and 15,171.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,672.61, 32,654.42 and 15,171.71 is: 20,928.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,672.61 : 32,654.42 = 15,171.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,672.61/32,654.42 = 15,171.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,672.61x = 32,654.42 × 15,171.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,672.61x = 495,423,390.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,423,390.46/23,672.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,928.13

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