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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,675.49, 32,677.43 and 15,184.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,675.49, 32,677.43 and 15,184.40 is: 20,957.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,675.49 : 32,677.43 = 15,184.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,675.49/32,677.43 = 15,184.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,675.49x = 32,677.43 × 15,184.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,675.49x = 496,186,928.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,186,928.78/23,675.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,957.83

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