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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,039.63, 31,783.08 and 13,473.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,039.63, 31,783.08 and 13,473.26 is: 18,586.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,039.63 : 31,783.08 = 13,473.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,039.63/31,783.08 = 13,473.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,039.63x = 31,783.08 × 13,473.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,039.63x = 428,221,541.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,221,541.53/23,039.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,586.30

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