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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,711.94, 32,722.38 and 14,153.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,711.94, 32,722.38 and 14,153.54 is: 19,531.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,711.94 : 32,722.38 = 14,153.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,711.94/32,722.38 = 14,153.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,711.94x = 32,722.38 × 14,153.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,711.94x = 463,137,350.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,137,350.61/23,711.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,531.82

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