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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,598.95, 32,562.41 and 14,167.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,598.95, 32,562.41 and 14,167.71 is: 19,548.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,598.95 : 32,562.41 = 14,167.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,598.95/32,562.41 = 14,167.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,598.95x = 32,562.41 × 14,167.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,598.95x = 461,334,710.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,334,710.94/23,598.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,548.95

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