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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,024.28, 31,773.56 and 13,593.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,024.28, 31,773.56 and 13,593.45 is: 18,758.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,024.28 : 31,773.56 = 13,593.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,024.28/31,773.56 = 13,593.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,024.28x = 31,773.56 × 13,593.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,024.28x = 431,912,231.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,912,231.21/23,024.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,758.99

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