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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,027.22, 31,778.73 and 13,595.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,027.22, 31,778.73 and 13,595.58 is: 18,762.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,027.22 : 31,778.73 = 13,595.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,027.22/31,778.73 = 13,595.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,027.22x = 31,778.73 × 13,595.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,027.22x = 432,050,266.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,050,266.01/23,027.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,762.59

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