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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,580.64, 32,527.05 and 14,507.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,580.64, 32,527.05 and 14,507.55 is: 20,011.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,580.64 : 32,527.05 = 14,507.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,580.64/32,527.05 = 14,507.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,580.64x = 32,527.05 × 14,507.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,580.64x = 471,887,749.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,887,749.82/23,580.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,011.66

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