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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,592.57, 32,568.59 and 14,645.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,592.57, 32,568.59 and 14,645.34 is: 20,217.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,592.57 : 32,568.59 = 14,645.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,592.57/32,568.59 = 14,645.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,592.57x = 32,568.59 × 14,645.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,592.57x = 476,978,073.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,978,073.87/23,592.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,217.30

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