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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,579.64, 32,545.98 and 14,621.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,579.64, 32,545.98 and 14,621.88 is: 20,181.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,579.64 : 32,545.98 = 14,621.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,579.64/32,545.98 = 14,621.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,579.64x = 32,545.98 × 14,621.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,579.64x = 475,883,414.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,883,414.04/23,579.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,181.96

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