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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,601.80, 32,573.59 and 14,170.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,601.80, 32,573.59 and 14,170.97 is: 19,557.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,601.80 : 32,573.59 = 14,170.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,601.80/32,573.59 = 14,170.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,601.80x = 32,573.59 × 14,170.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,601.80x = 461,599,168.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,599,168.39/23,601.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,557.80

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