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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,137.94, 31,927.98 and 13,445.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,137.94, 31,927.98 and 13,445.88 is: 18,553.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,137.94 : 31,927.98 = 13,445.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,137.94/31,927.98 = 13,445.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,137.94x = 31,927.98 × 13,445.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,137.94x = 429,299,787.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,299,787.72/23,137.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,553.93

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