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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,607.95, 32,574.83 and 14,176.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,607.95, 32,574.83 and 14,176.71 is: 19,561.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,607.95 : 32,574.83 = 14,176.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,607.95/32,574.83 = 14,176.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,607.95x = 32,574.83 × 14,176.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,607.95x = 461,803,847.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,803,847.33/23,607.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,561.37

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