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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,406.54, 32,301.09 and 13,974.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,406.54, 32,301.09 and 13,974.90 is: 19,285.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,406.54 : 32,301.09 = 13,974.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,406.54/32,301.09 = 13,974.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,406.54x = 32,301.09 × 13,974.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,406.54x = 451,404,502.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,404,502.64/23,406.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,285.40

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