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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,022.52, 31,776.96 and 13,594.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,022.52, 31,776.96 and 13,594.12 is: 18,763.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,022.52 : 31,776.96 = 13,594.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,022.52/31,776.96 = 13,594.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,022.52x = 31,776.96 × 13,594.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,022.52x = 431,979,807.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,979,807.48/23,022.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,763.36

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