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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,214.30, 32,033.78 and 13,654.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,214.30, 32,033.78 and 13,654.47 is: 18,842.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,214.30 : 32,033.78 = 13,654.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,214.30/32,033.78 = 13,654.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,214.30x = 32,033.78 × 13,654.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,214.30x = 437,404,391.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,404,391.06/23,214.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,842.03

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