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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,673.42, 32,655.54 and 15,172.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,673.42, 32,655.54 and 15,172.52 is: 20,929.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,673.42 : 32,655.54 = 15,172.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,673.42/32,655.54 = 15,172.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,673.42x = 32,655.54 × 15,172.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,673.42x = 495,466,833.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,466,833.76/23,673.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,929.25

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