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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,153.03, 31,950.52 and 13,592.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,153.03, 31,950.52 and 13,592.76 is: 18,757.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,153.03 : 31,950.52 = 13,592.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,153.03/31,950.52 = 13,592.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,153.03x = 31,950.52 × 13,592.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,153.03x = 434,295,750.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,295,750.24/23,153.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,757.62

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