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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,595.20, 32,568.28 and 14,041.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,595.20, 32,568.28 and 14,041.81 is: 19,381.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,595.20 : 32,568.28 = 14,041.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,595.20/32,568.28 = 14,041.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,595.20x = 32,568.28 × 14,041.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,595.20x = 457,317,422.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,317,422.20/23,595.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,381.80

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