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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,606.73, 32,565.87 and 14,664.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,606.73, 32,565.87 and 14,664.60 is: 20,230.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,606.73 : 32,565.87 = 14,664.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,606.73/32,565.87 = 14,664.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,606.73x = 32,565.87 × 14,664.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,606.73x = 477,565,457.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,565,457.20/23,606.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,230.06

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