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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,063.94, 31,828.59 and 13,633.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,063.94, 31,828.59 and 13,633.38 is: 18,814.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,063.94 : 31,828.59 = 13,633.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,063.94/31,828.59 = 13,633.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,063.94x = 31,828.59 × 13,633.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,063.94x = 433,931,262.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,931,262.33/23,063.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,814.27

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