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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,686.47, 32,684.45 and 15,069.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,686.47, 32,684.45 and 15,069.69 is: 20,794.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,686.47 : 32,684.45 = 15,069.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,686.47/32,684.45 = 15,069.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,686.47x = 32,684.45 × 15,069.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,686.47x = 492,544,453.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,544,453.97/23,686.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,794.34

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