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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,535.95, 32,494.82 and 14,592.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,535.95, 32,494.82 and 14,592.94 is: 20,147.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,535.95 : 32,494.82 = 14,592.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,535.95/32,494.82 = 14,592.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,535.95x = 32,494.82 × 14,592.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,535.95x = 474,194,804.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,194,804.37/23,535.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,147.68

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