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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,558.36, 32,497.02 and 14,711

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,558.36, 32,497.02 and 14,711 is: 20,292.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,558.36 : 32,497.02 = 14,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,558.36/32,497.02 = 14,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,558.36x = 32,497.02 × 14,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,558.36x = 478,063,661.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,063,661.22/23,558.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,292.74

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