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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,024.53, 31,773.90 and 13,593.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,024.53, 31,773.90 and 13,593.70 is: 18,759.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,024.53 : 31,773.90 = 13,593.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,024.53/31,773.90 = 13,593.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,024.53x = 31,773.90 × 13,593.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,024.53x = 431,924,864.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,924,864.43/23,024.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,759.33

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