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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,511.36, 32,427.33 and 14,563.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,511.36, 32,427.33 and 14,563.83 is: 20,086.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,511.36 : 32,427.33 = 14,563.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,511.36/32,427.33 = 14,563.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,511.36x = 32,427.33 × 14,563.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,511.36x = 472,266,121.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,266,121.47/23,511.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,086.72

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