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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,550.97, 32,492.30 and 14,595.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,550.97, 32,492.30 and 14,595.21 is: 20,136.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,550.97 : 32,492.30 = 14,595.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,550.97/32,492.30 = 14,595.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,550.97x = 32,492.30 × 14,595.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,550.97x = 474,231,779.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,231,779.42/23,550.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,136.40

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