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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,026.22, 31,777.35 and 13,594.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,026.22, 31,777.35 and 13,594.58 is: 18,761.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,026.22 : 31,777.35 = 13,594.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,026.22/31,777.35 = 13,594.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,026.22x = 31,777.35 × 13,594.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,026.22x = 431,999,726.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,999,726.76/23,026.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,761.21

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