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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,565.84, 32,533.45 and 14,621.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,565.84, 32,533.45 and 14,621.01 is: 20,184.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,565.84 : 32,533.45 = 14,621.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,565.84/32,533.45 = 14,621.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,565.84x = 32,533.45 × 14,621.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,565.84x = 475,671,739.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,671,739.23/23,565.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,184.80

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