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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,616.78, 32,580.90 and 14,179.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,616.78, 32,580.90 and 14,179.92 is: 19,562.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,616.78 : 32,580.90 = 14,179.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,616.78/32,580.90 = 14,179.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,616.78x = 32,580.90 × 14,179.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,616.78x = 461,994,555.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,994,555.53/23,616.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,562.13

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