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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,568.81, 32,529.90 and 14,949.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,568.81, 32,529.90 and 14,949.42 is: 20,633.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,568.81 : 32,529.90 = 14,949.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,568.81/32,529.90 = 14,949.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,568.81x = 32,529.90 × 14,949.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,568.81x = 486,303,137.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,303,137.66/23,568.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,633.33

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