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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,610.34, 32,572.50 and 14,048.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,610.34, 32,572.50 and 14,048.31 is: 19,380.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,610.34 : 32,572.50 = 14,048.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,610.34/32,572.50 = 14,048.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,610.34x = 32,572.50 × 14,048.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,610.34x = 457,588,577.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,588,577.48/23,610.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,380.86

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