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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,552.72, 32,494.71 and 14,596.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,552.72, 32,494.71 and 14,596.96 is: 20,138.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,552.72 : 32,494.71 = 14,596.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,552.72/32,494.71 = 14,596.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,552.72x = 32,494.71 × 14,596.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,552.72x = 474,323,982.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,323,982.08/23,552.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,138.82

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