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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,581.62, 32,567.94 and 14,650.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,581.62, 32,567.94 and 14,650.29 is: 20,233.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,581.62 : 32,567.94 = 14,650.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,581.62/32,567.94 = 14,650.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,581.62x = 32,567.94 × 14,650.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,581.62x = 477,129,765.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,129,765.70/23,581.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,233.12

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