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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,024.22, 31,774.59 and 13,592.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,024.22, 31,774.59 and 13,592.58 is: 18,758.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,024.22 : 31,774.59 = 13,592.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,024.22/31,774.59 = 13,592.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,024.22x = 31,774.59 × 13,592.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,024.22x = 431,898,656.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,898,656.54/23,024.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,758.45

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