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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,571.39, 32,524.50 and 14,007.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,571.39, 32,524.50 and 14,007.52 is: 19,327.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,571.39 : 32,524.50 = 14,007.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,571.39/32,524.50 = 14,007.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,571.39x = 32,524.50 × 14,007.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,571.39x = 455,587,584.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,587,584.24/23,571.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,327.99

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