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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,015.76, 31,756.98 and 13,453.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,015.76, 31,756.98 and 13,453.79 is: 18,563.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,015.76 : 31,756.98 = 13,453.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,015.76/31,756.98 = 13,453.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,015.76x = 31,756.98 × 13,453.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,015.76x = 427,251,901.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,251,901.99/23,015.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,563.45

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