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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,570.10, 32,541.84 and 14,630.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,570.10, 32,541.84 and 14,630.76 is: 20,199.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,570.10 : 32,541.84 = 14,630.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,570.10/32,541.84 = 14,630.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,570.10x = 32,541.84 × 14,630.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,570.10x = 476,111,851.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,111,851.00/23,570.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,199.82

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