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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,575.72, 32,560.02 and 14,644.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,575.72, 32,560.02 and 14,644.60 is: 20,225.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,575.72 : 32,560.02 = 14,644.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,575.72/32,560.02 = 14,644.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,575.72x = 32,560.02 × 14,644.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,575.72x = 476,828,468.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,828,468.89/23,575.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,225.40

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