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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,509, 32,445.66 and 14,560.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,509, 32,445.66 and 14,560.12 is: 20,094.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,509 : 32,445.66 = 14,560.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,509/32,445.66 = 14,560.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,509x = 32,445.66 × 14,560.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,509x = 472,412,703.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,412,703.08/23,509
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,094.97

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