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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,262.13, 32,088.07 and 14,634.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,262.13, 32,088.07 and 14,634.59 is: 20,187.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,262.13 : 32,088.07 = 14,634.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,262.13/32,088.07 = 14,634.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,262.13x = 32,088.07 × 14,634.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,262.13x = 469,595,748.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,595,748.34/23,262.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,187.13

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