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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,214.16, 32,035.67 and 13,654.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,214.16, 32,035.67 and 13,654.44 is: 18,843.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,214.16 : 32,035.67 = 13,654.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,214.16/32,035.67 = 13,654.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,214.16x = 32,035.67 × 13,654.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,214.16x = 437,429,065.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,429,065.60/23,214.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,843.20

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