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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,567.79, 32,520.42 and 14,612.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,567.79, 32,520.42 and 14,612.03 is: 20,162.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,567.79 : 32,520.42 = 14,612.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,567.79/32,520.42 = 14,612.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,567.79x = 32,520.42 × 14,612.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,567.79x = 475,189,190.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,189,190.05/23,567.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,162.65

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