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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,499.92, 32,416.81 and 14,541.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,499.92, 32,416.81 and 14,541.73 is: 20,059.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,499.92 : 32,416.81 = 14,541.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,499.92/32,416.81 = 14,541.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,499.92x = 32,416.81 × 14,541.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,499.92x = 471,396,381.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,396,381.08/23,499.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,059.49

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