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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,068.72, 31,833.15 and 13,635.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,068.72, 31,833.15 and 13,635.46 is: 18,815.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,068.72 : 31,833.15 = 13,635.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,068.72/31,833.15 = 13,635.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,068.72x = 31,833.15 × 13,635.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,068.72x = 434,059,643.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,059,643.50/23,068.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,815.94

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