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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,544.50, 32,490.45 and 13,985.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,544.50, 32,490.45 and 13,985.78 is: 19,299.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,544.50 : 32,490.45 = 13,985.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,544.50/32,490.45 = 13,985.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,544.50x = 32,490.45 × 13,985.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,544.50x = 454,404,285.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,404,285.80/23,544.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,299.81

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