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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,524, 32,469.34 and 14,566.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,524, 32,469.34 and 14,566.41 is: 20,105.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,524 : 32,469.34 = 14,566.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,524/32,469.34 = 14,566.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,524x = 32,469.34 × 14,566.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,524x = 472,961,718.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,961,718.87/23,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,105.50

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