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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,591.57, 32,567.21 and 14,644.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,591.57, 32,567.21 and 14,644.34 is: 20,215.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,591.57 : 32,567.21 = 14,644.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,591.57/32,567.21 = 14,644.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,591.57x = 32,567.21 × 14,644.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,591.57x = 476,925,169.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,925,169.87/23,591.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,215.92

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