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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,263.13, 32,089.45 and 14,635.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,263.13, 32,089.45 and 14,635.59 is: 20,188.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,263.13 : 32,089.45 = 14,635.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,263.13/32,089.45 = 14,635.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,263.13x = 32,089.45 × 14,635.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,263.13x = 469,647,960.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,647,960.35/23,263.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,188.52

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