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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,322.90, 32,196.38 and 13,759.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,322.90, 32,196.38 and 13,759.54 is: 18,994.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,322.90 : 32,196.38 = 13,759.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,322.90/32,196.38 = 13,759.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,322.90x = 32,196.38 × 13,759.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,322.90x = 443,007,378.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,007,378.47/23,322.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,994.52

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