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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,615.91, 32,590.80 and 14,668.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,615.91, 32,590.80 and 14,668.35 is: 20,242.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,615.91 : 32,590.80 = 14,668.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,615.91/32,590.80 = 14,668.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,615.91x = 32,590.80 × 14,668.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,615.91x = 478,053,261.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,053,261.18/23,615.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,242.85

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