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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,126.76, 31,915.17 and 13,693.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,126.76, 31,915.17 and 13,693.50 is: 18,897.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,126.76 : 31,915.17 = 13,693.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,126.76/31,915.17 = 13,693.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,126.76x = 31,915.17 × 13,693.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,126.76x = 437,030,380.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,030,380.40/23,126.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,897.17

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