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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,828.11, 32,886.19 and 13,754.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,828.11, 32,886.19 and 13,754.54 is: 18,983.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,828.11 : 32,886.19 = 13,754.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,828.11/32,886.19 = 13,754.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,828.11x = 32,886.19 × 13,754.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,828.11x = 452,334,415.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,334,415.80/23,828.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,983.23

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