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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,161.63, 31,962.34 and 13,601.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,161.63, 31,962.34 and 13,601.37 is: 18,769.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,161.63 : 31,962.34 = 13,601.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,161.63/31,962.34 = 13,601.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,161.63x = 31,962.34 × 13,601.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,161.63x = 434,731,578.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,731,578.40/23,161.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,769.47

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