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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,565.58, 32,545.86 and 14,634.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,565.58, 32,545.86 and 14,634.30 is: 20,211.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,565.58 : 32,545.86 = 14,634.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,565.58/32,545.86 = 14,634.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,565.58x = 32,545.86 × 14,634.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,565.58x = 476,285,879.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,285,879.00/23,565.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,211.08

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