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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,221.69, 32,054.27 and 13,790.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,221.69, 32,054.27 and 13,790.25 is: 19,035.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,221.69 : 32,054.27 = 13,790.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,221.69/32,054.27 = 13,790.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,221.69x = 32,054.27 × 13,790.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,221.69x = 442,036,327.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,036,327.92/23,221.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,035.50

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