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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,138.92, 31,928.10 and 13,705.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,138.92, 31,928.10 and 13,705.96 is: 18,912.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,138.92 : 31,928.10 = 13,705.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,138.92/31,928.10 = 13,705.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,138.92x = 31,928.10 × 13,705.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,138.92x = 437,605,261.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,605,261.48/23,138.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,912.09

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