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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,182.84, 31,993.50 and 13,623.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,182.84, 31,993.50 and 13,623.22 is: 18,800.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,182.84 : 31,993.50 = 13,623.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,182.84/31,993.50 = 13,623.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,182.84x = 31,993.50 × 13,623.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,182.84x = 435,854,489.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,854,489.07/23,182.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,800.74

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