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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,287.55, 32,136.89 and 13,855.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,287.55, 32,136.89 and 13,855.50 is: 19,120.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,287.55 : 32,136.89 = 13,855.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,287.55/32,136.89 = 13,855.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,287.55x = 32,136.89 × 13,855.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,287.55x = 445,272,610.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,272,610.12/23,287.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,120.63

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