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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,628.21, 32,607.51 and 14,550.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,628.21, 32,607.51 and 14,550.13 is: 20,079.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,628.21 : 32,607.51 = 14,550.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,628.21/32,607.51 = 14,550.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,628.21x = 32,607.51 × 14,550.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,628.21x = 474,443,577.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,443,577.52/23,628.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,079.54

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