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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,176.96, 31,979.28 and 13,748.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,176.96, 31,979.28 and 13,748.56 is: 18,970.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,176.96 : 31,979.28 = 13,748.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,176.96/31,979.28 = 13,748.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,176.96x = 31,979.28 × 13,748.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,176.96x = 439,669,049.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,669,049.84/23,176.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,970.09

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