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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,672.74, 32,654.60 and 15,171.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,672.74, 32,654.60 and 15,171.83 is: 20,928.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,672.74 : 32,654.60 = 15,171.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,672.74/32,654.60 = 15,171.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,672.74x = 32,654.60 × 15,171.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,672.74x = 495,429,964.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,429,964.06/23,672.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,928.29

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