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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,555.08, 32,507.94 and 14,123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,555.08, 32,507.94 and 14,123.44 is: 19,491.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,555.08 : 32,507.94 = 14,123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,555.08/32,507.94 = 14,123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,555.08x = 32,507.94 × 14,123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,555.08x = 459,123,940.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,123,940.11/23,555.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,491.50

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