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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,561.93, 32,505.03 and 14,125.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,561.93, 32,505.03 and 14,125.02 is: 19,486.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,561.93 : 32,505.03 = 14,125.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,561.93/32,505.03 = 14,125.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,561.93x = 32,505.03 × 14,125.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,561.93x = 459,134,198.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,134,198.85/23,561.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,486.28

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