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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,037.93, 31,792.01 and 13,484.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,037.93, 31,792.01 and 13,484.39 is: 18,608.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,037.93 : 31,792.01 = 13,484.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,037.93/31,792.01 = 13,484.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,037.93x = 31,792.01 × 13,484.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,037.93x = 428,695,635.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,695,635.34/23,037.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,608.25

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