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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,624.80, 32,590.86 and 14,669.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,624.80, 32,590.86 and 14,669.44 is: 20,236.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,624.80 : 32,590.86 = 14,669.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,624.80/32,590.86 = 14,669.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,624.80x = 32,590.86 × 14,669.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,624.80x = 478,089,665.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,089,665.32/23,624.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,236.77

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