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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,055.76, 31,811.88 and 13,619.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,055.76, 31,811.88 and 13,619.44 is: 18,791.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,055.76 : 31,811.88 = 13,619.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,055.76/31,811.88 = 13,619.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,055.76x = 31,811.88 × 13,619.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,055.76x = 433,259,990.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,259,990.95/23,055.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,791.83

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