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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,119.52, 31,905.56 and 13,688.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,119.52, 31,905.56 and 13,688.08 is: 18,889.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,119.52 : 31,905.56 = 13,688.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,119.52/31,905.56 = 13,688.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,119.52x = 31,905.56 × 13,688.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,119.52x = 436,725,812.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,725,812.18/23,119.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,889.92

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