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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,563.83, 32,505.11 and 14,934.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,563.83, 32,505.11 and 14,934.23 is: 20,601.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,563.83 : 32,505.11 = 14,934.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,563.83/32,505.11 = 14,934.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,563.83x = 32,505.11 × 14,934.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,563.83x = 485,438,785.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,438,785.62/23,563.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,601.01

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