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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,601.70, 32,573.91 and 14,175.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,601.70, 32,573.91 and 14,175.46 is: 19,564.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,601.70 : 32,573.91 = 14,175.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,601.70/32,573.91 = 14,175.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,601.70x = 32,573.91 × 14,175.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,601.70x = 461,750,158.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,750,158.25/23,601.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,564.28

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