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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,702.46, 32,707.17 and 15,189.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,702.46, 32,707.17 and 15,189.54 is: 20,960.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,702.46 : 32,707.17 = 15,189.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,702.46/32,707.17 = 15,189.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,702.46x = 32,707.17 × 15,189.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,702.46x = 496,806,867.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,806,867.00/23,702.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,960.14

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