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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,581.29, 32,525.13 and 14,964.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,581.29, 32,525.13 and 14,964.51 is: 20,640.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,581.29 : 32,525.13 = 14,964.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,581.29/32,525.13 = 14,964.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,581.29x = 32,525.13 × 14,964.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,581.29x = 486,722,633.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,722,633.14/23,581.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,640.20

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