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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,571.68, 32,520.82 and 14,615.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,571.68, 32,520.82 and 14,615.96 is: 20,165.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,571.68 : 32,520.82 = 14,615.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,571.68/32,520.82 = 14,615.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,571.68x = 32,520.82 × 14,615.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,571.68x = 475,322,805.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,322,805.14/23,571.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,165.00

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