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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,643.36, 32,608.80 and 14,209.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,643.36, 32,608.80 and 14,209.92 is: 19,598.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,643.36 : 32,608.80 = 14,209.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,643.36/32,608.80 = 14,209.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,643.36x = 32,608.80 × 14,209.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,643.36x = 463,368,439.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,368,439.30/23,643.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,598.25

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