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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,561.70, 32,512.41 and 14,001.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,561.70, 32,512.41 and 14,001.99 is: 19,321.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,561.70 : 32,512.41 = 14,001.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,561.70/32,512.41 = 14,001.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,561.70x = 32,512.41 × 14,001.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,561.70x = 455,238,439.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,238,439.70/23,561.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,321.12

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