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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,599.72, 32,562.30 and 14,648.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,599.72, 32,562.30 and 14,648.68 is: 20,211.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,599.72 : 32,562.30 = 14,648.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,599.72/32,562.30 = 14,648.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,599.72x = 32,562.30 × 14,648.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,599.72x = 476,994,712.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,994,712.76/23,599.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,211.88

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