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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,214.41, 32,036.54 and 13,654.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,214.41, 32,036.54 and 13,654.99 is: 18,844.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,214.41 : 32,036.54 = 13,654.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,214.41/32,036.54 = 13,654.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,214.41x = 32,036.54 × 13,654.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,214.41x = 437,458,484.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,458,484.97/23,214.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,844.27

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