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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,605.74, 32,565.51 and 14,635.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,605.74, 32,565.51 and 14,635.26 is: 20,190.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,605.74 : 32,565.51 = 14,635.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,605.74/32,565.51 = 14,635.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,605.74x = 32,565.51 × 14,635.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,605.74x = 476,604,705.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,604,705.88/23,605.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,190.20

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