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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,561.20, 32,511.72 and 14,001.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,561.20, 32,511.72 and 14,001.49 is: 19,320.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,561.20 : 32,511.72 = 14,001.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,561.20/32,511.72 = 14,001.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,561.20x = 32,511.72 × 14,001.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,561.20x = 455,212,522.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,212,522.46/23,561.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,320.43

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