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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,595.52, 32,560.14 and 14,034.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,595.52, 32,560.14 and 14,034.88 is: 19,367.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,595.52 : 32,560.14 = 14,034.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,595.52/32,560.14 = 14,034.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,595.52x = 32,560.14 × 14,034.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,595.52x = 456,977,657.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,977,657.68/23,595.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,367.14

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