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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,150.32, 31,945.77 and 13,590.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,150.32, 31,945.77 and 13,590.59 is: 18,754.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,150.32 : 31,945.77 = 13,590.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,150.32/31,945.77 = 13,590.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,150.32x = 31,945.77 × 13,590.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,150.32x = 434,161,862.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,161,862.30/23,150.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,754.03

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