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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,602.58, 32,568.88 and 13,911.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,602.58, 32,568.88 and 13,911.40 is: 19,196.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,602.58 : 32,568.88 = 13,911.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,602.58/32,568.88 = 13,911.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,602.58x = 32,568.88 × 13,911.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,602.58x = 453,078,653.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,078,653.20/23,602.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,196.15

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