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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,545.68, 32,499.20 and 14,588.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,545.68, 32,499.20 and 14,588.09 is: 20,135.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,545.68 : 32,499.20 = 14,588.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,545.68/32,499.20 = 14,588.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,545.68x = 32,499.20 × 14,588.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,545.68x = 474,101,254.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,101,254.53/23,545.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,135.38

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