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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,621.70, 32,585.54 and 14,054.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,621.70, 32,585.54 and 14,054.79 is: 19,388.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,621.70 : 32,585.54 = 14,054.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,621.70/32,585.54 = 14,054.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,621.70x = 32,585.54 × 14,054.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,621.70x = 457,983,052.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,983,052.72/23,621.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,388.23

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