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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,607.20, 32,573.79 and 14,175.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,607.20, 32,573.79 and 14,175.96 is: 19,560.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,607.20 : 32,573.79 = 14,175.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,607.20/32,573.79 = 14,175.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,607.20x = 32,573.79 × 14,175.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,607.20x = 461,764,744.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,764,744.09/23,607.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,560.34

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