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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,024.78, 31,774.25 and 13,593.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,024.78, 31,774.25 and 13,593.95 is: 18,759.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,024.78 : 31,774.25 = 13,593.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,024.78/31,774.25 = 13,593.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,024.78x = 31,774.25 × 13,593.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,024.78x = 431,937,497.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,937,497.82/23,024.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,759.68

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