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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,314.54, 32,178.23 and 13,753.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,314.54, 32,178.23 and 13,753.84 is: 18,982.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,314.54 : 32,178.23 = 13,753.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,314.54/32,178.23 = 13,753.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,314.54x = 32,178.23 × 13,753.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,314.54x = 442,574,226.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,574,226.90/23,314.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,982.76

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