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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,620.43, 32,593.78 and 14,544.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,620.43, 32,593.78 and 14,544.35 is: 20,069.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,620.43 : 32,593.78 = 14,544.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,620.43/32,593.78 = 14,544.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,620.43x = 32,593.78 × 14,544.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,620.43x = 474,055,344.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,055,344.14/23,620.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,069.72

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