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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,317.51, 32,187.50 and 13,884.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,317.51, 32,187.50 and 13,884.25 is: 19,165.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,317.51 : 32,187.50 = 13,884.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,317.51/32,187.50 = 13,884.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,317.51x = 32,187.50 × 13,884.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,317.51x = 446,899,227.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,899,227.45/23,317.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,165.82

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