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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,032.54, 31,790.22 and 13,476.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,032.54, 31,790.22 and 13,476.88 is: 18,601.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,032.54 : 31,790.22 = 13,476.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,032.54/31,790.22 = 13,476.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,032.54x = 31,790.22 × 13,476.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,032.54x = 428,432,980.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,432,980.11/23,032.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,601.20

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