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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,137.92, 31,926.72 and 13,704.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,137.92, 31,926.72 and 13,704.96 is: 18,910.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,137.92 : 31,926.72 = 13,704.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,137.92/31,926.72 = 13,704.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,137.92x = 31,926.72 × 13,704.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,137.92x = 437,554,420.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,554,420.53/23,137.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,910.71

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