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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,168.44, 31,972.26 and 13,741.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,168.44, 31,972.26 and 13,741.48 is: 18,963.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,168.44 : 31,972.26 = 13,741.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,168.44/31,972.26 = 13,741.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,168.44x = 31,972.26 × 13,741.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,168.44x = 439,346,171.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,346,171.34/23,168.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,963.13

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