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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,221.63, 32,054.03 and 13,790.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,221.63, 32,054.03 and 13,790.13 is: 19,035.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,221.63 : 32,054.03 = 13,790.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,221.63/32,054.03 = 13,790.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,221.63x = 32,054.03 × 13,790.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,221.63x = 442,029,240.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,029,240.72/23,221.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,035.24

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