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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,579.80, 32,525.89 and 14,506.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,579.80, 32,525.89 and 14,506.71 is: 20,010.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,579.80 : 32,525.89 = 14,506.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,579.80/32,525.89 = 14,506.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,579.80x = 32,525.89 × 14,506.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,579.80x = 471,843,495.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,843,495.48/23,579.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,010.50

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