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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,128.16, 31,917.12 and 13,570.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,128.16, 31,917.12 and 13,570.16 is: 18,726.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,128.16 : 31,917.12 = 13,570.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,128.16/31,917.12 = 13,570.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,128.16x = 31,917.12 × 13,570.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,128.16x = 433,120,425.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,120,425.14/23,128.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,726.97

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