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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,676.92, 32,660.37 and 15,176.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,676.92, 32,660.37 and 15,176.03 is: 20,934.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,676.92 : 32,660.37 = 15,176.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,676.92/32,660.37 = 15,176.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,676.92x = 32,660.37 × 15,176.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,676.92x = 495,654,754.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,654,754.93/23,676.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,934.09

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