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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,112.84, 31,885.59 and 13,547.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,112.84, 31,885.59 and 13,547.88 is: 18,690.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,112.84 : 31,885.59 = 13,547.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,112.84/31,885.59 = 13,547.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,112.84x = 31,885.59 × 13,547.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,112.84x = 431,981,976.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,981,976.67/23,112.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,690.13

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