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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,161.79, 31,963.47 and 13,599.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,161.79, 31,963.47 and 13,599.20 is: 18,767.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,161.79 : 31,963.47 = 13,599.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,161.79/31,963.47 = 13,599.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,161.79x = 31,963.47 × 13,599.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,161.79x = 434,677,621.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,677,621.22/23,161.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,767.01

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