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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,591.51, 32,537.85 and 14,633.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,591.51, 32,537.85 and 14,633.99 is: 20,183.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,591.51 : 32,537.85 = 14,633.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,591.51/32,537.85 = 14,633.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,591.51x = 32,537.85 × 14,633.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,591.51x = 476,158,571.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,158,571.52/23,591.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,183.47

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