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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,664.59, 32,651.30 and 14,463.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,664.59, 32,651.30 and 14,463.81 is: 19,956.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,664.59 : 32,651.30 = 14,463.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,664.59/32,651.30 = 14,463.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,664.59x = 32,651.30 × 14,463.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,664.59x = 472,262,212.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,262,212.65/23,664.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,956.50

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