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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,205.94, 32,032.51 and 13,774.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,205.94, 32,032.51 and 13,774.50 is: 19,013.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,205.94 : 32,032.51 = 13,774.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,205.94/32,032.51 = 13,774.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,205.94x = 32,032.51 × 13,774.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,205.94x = 441,231,774.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,231,774.56/23,205.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,013.74

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