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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,314.87, 32,172.96 and 13,754.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,314.87, 32,172.96 and 13,754.26 is: 18,979.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,314.87 : 32,172.96 = 13,754.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,314.87/32,172.96 = 13,754.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,314.87x = 32,172.96 × 13,754.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,314.87x = 442,515,256.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,515,256.81/23,314.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,979.96

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