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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,608.92, 32,575.86 and 14,658.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,608.92, 32,575.86 and 14,658.60 is: 20,226.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,608.92 : 32,575.86 = 14,658.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,608.92/32,575.86 = 14,658.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,608.92x = 32,575.86 × 14,658.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,608.92x = 477,516,501.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,516,501.40/23,608.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,226.11

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