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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,133.16, 31,922.52 and 13,571.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,133.16, 31,922.52 and 13,571.74 is: 18,728.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,133.16 : 31,922.52 = 13,571.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,133.16/31,922.52 = 13,571.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,133.16x = 31,922.52 × 13,571.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,133.16x = 433,244,141.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,244,141.58/23,133.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,728.27

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