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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,287.64, 32,131.96 and 13,854.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,287.64, 32,131.96 and 13,854.36 is: 19,116.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,287.64 : 32,131.96 = 13,854.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,287.64/32,131.96 = 13,854.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,287.64x = 32,131.96 × 13,854.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,287.64x = 445,167,741.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,167,741.35/23,287.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,116.05

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