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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,152.92, 31,945.50 and 13,719.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,152.92, 31,945.50 and 13,719.84 is: 18,930.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,152.92 : 31,945.50 = 13,719.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,152.92/31,945.50 = 13,719.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,152.92x = 31,945.50 × 13,719.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,152.92x = 438,287,148.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,287,148.72/23,152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,930.10

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