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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,151.32, 31,947.15 and 13,591.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,151.32, 31,947.15 and 13,591.60 is: 18,755.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,151.32 : 31,947.15 = 13,591.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,151.32/31,947.15 = 13,591.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,151.32x = 31,947.15 × 13,591.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,151.32x = 434,212,804.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,212,804.07/23,151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,755.43

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