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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,674.42, 32,656.92 and 15,173.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,674.42, 32,656.92 and 15,173.52 is: 20,930.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,674.42 : 32,656.92 = 15,173.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,674.42/32,656.92 = 15,173.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,674.42x = 32,656.92 × 15,173.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,674.42x = 495,520,428.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,520,428.76/23,674.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,930.63

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