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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,261.13, 32,086.69 and 14,633.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,261.13, 32,086.69 and 14,633.59 is: 20,185.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,261.13 : 32,086.69 = 14,633.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,261.13/32,086.69 = 14,633.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,261.13x = 32,086.69 × 14,633.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,261.13x = 469,543,469.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,543,469.44/23,261.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,185.76

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