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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,595.28, 32,571.20 and 14,162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,595.28, 32,571.20 and 14,162 is: 19,549.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,595.28 : 32,571.20 = 14,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,595.28/32,571.20 = 14,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,595.28x = 32,571.20 × 14,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,595.28x = 461,273,334.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,273,334.40/23,595.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,549.39

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