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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,587.20, 32,565.42 and 14,644.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,587.20, 32,565.42 and 14,644.08 is: 20,218.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,587.20 : 32,565.42 = 14,644.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,587.20/32,565.42 = 14,644.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,587.20x = 32,565.42 × 14,644.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,587.20x = 476,890,615.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,890,615.71/23,587.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,218.20

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