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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,554.36, 32,491.50 and 14,707

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,554.36, 32,491.50 and 14,707 is: 20,287.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,554.36 : 32,491.50 = 14,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,554.36/32,491.50 = 14,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,554.36x = 32,491.50 × 14,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,554.36x = 477,852,490.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,852,490.50/23,554.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,287.22

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