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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,041.14, 31,785.15 and 13,474.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,041.14, 31,785.15 and 13,474.76 is: 18,588.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,041.14 : 31,785.15 = 13,474.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,041.14/31,785.15 = 13,474.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,041.14x = 31,785.15 × 13,474.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,041.14x = 428,297,108.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,297,108.89/23,041.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,588.36

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