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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,033.14, 31,793.94 and 13,601.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,033.14, 31,793.94 and 13,601.74 is: 18,775.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,033.14 : 31,793.94 = 13,601.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,033.14/31,793.94 = 13,601.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,033.14x = 31,793.94 × 13,601.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,033.14x = 432,452,905.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,452,905.46/23,033.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,775.25

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