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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,562.33, 32,507.88 and 14,606.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,562.33, 32,507.88 and 14,606.55 is: 20,152.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,562.33 : 32,507.88 = 14,606.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,562.33/32,507.88 = 14,606.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,562.33x = 32,507.88 × 14,606.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,562.33x = 474,827,974.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,827,974.61/23,562.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,152.00

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