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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,674.92, 32,657.61 and 15,174.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,674.92, 32,657.61 and 15,174.03 is: 20,931.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,674.92 : 32,657.61 = 15,174.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,674.92/32,657.61 = 15,174.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,674.92x = 32,657.61 × 15,174.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,674.92x = 495,547,553.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,547,553.87/23,674.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,931.33

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