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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,261.07, 32,086.60 and 14,633.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,261.07, 32,086.60 and 14,633.53 is: 20,185.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,261.07 : 32,086.60 = 14,633.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,261.07/32,086.60 = 14,633.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,261.07x = 32,086.60 × 14,633.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,261.07x = 469,540,180.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,540,180.07/23,261.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,185.67

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