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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,611.84, 32,566.16 and 14,664.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,611.84, 32,566.16 and 14,664.64 is: 20,225.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,611.84 : 32,566.16 = 14,664.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,611.84/32,566.16 = 14,664.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,611.84x = 32,566.16 × 14,664.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,611.84x = 477,571,012.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,571,012.58/23,611.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,225.91

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