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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,153.76, 31,950.30 and 13,592.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,153.76, 31,950.30 and 13,592.64 is: 18,756.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,153.76 : 31,950.30 = 13,592.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,153.76/31,950.30 = 13,592.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,153.76x = 31,950.30 × 13,592.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,153.76x = 434,288,925.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,288,925.79/23,153.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,756.73

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