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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,161.44, 31,962.60 and 13,734.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,161.44, 31,962.60 and 13,734.48 is: 18,953.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,161.44 : 31,962.60 = 13,734.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,161.44/31,962.60 = 13,734.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,161.44x = 31,962.60 × 13,734.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,161.44x = 438,989,690.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,989,690.45/23,161.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,953.47

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