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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,579.79, 32,536.98 and 14,624.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,579.79, 32,536.98 and 14,624.07 is: 20,179.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,579.79 : 32,536.98 = 14,624.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,579.79/32,536.98 = 14,624.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,579.79x = 32,536.98 × 14,624.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,579.79x = 475,823,073.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,823,073.11/23,579.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,179.28

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