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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,581.26, 32,551.88 and 14,148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,581.26, 32,551.88 and 14,148 is: 19,530.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,581.26 : 32,551.88 = 14,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,581.26/32,551.88 = 14,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,581.26x = 32,551.88 × 14,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,581.26x = 460,543,927.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,543,927.50/23,581.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,530.08

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