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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,614.16, 32,577.26 and 14,177.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,614.16, 32,577.26 and 14,177.25 is: 19,558.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,614.16 : 32,577.26 = 14,177.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,614.16/32,577.26 = 14,177.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,614.16x = 32,577.26 × 14,177.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,614.16x = 461,855,888.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,855,888.45/23,614.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,558.43

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