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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,673.33, 32,655.42 and 15,172.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,673.33, 32,655.42 and 15,172.43 is: 20,929.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,673.33 : 32,655.42 = 15,172.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,673.33/32,655.42 = 15,172.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,673.33x = 32,655.42 × 15,172.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,673.33x = 495,461,834.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,461,834.93/23,673.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,929.12

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