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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,555.91, 32,499.12 and 14,600.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,555.91, 32,499.12 and 14,600.15 is: 20,143.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,555.91 : 32,499.12 = 14,600.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,555.91/32,499.12 = 14,600.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,555.91x = 32,499.12 × 14,600.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,555.91x = 474,492,040.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,492,040.99/23,555.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,143.22

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