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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,184.42, 31,992.57 and 13,751.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,184.42, 31,992.57 and 13,751.34 is: 18,975.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,184.42 : 31,992.57 = 13,751.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,184.42/31,992.57 = 13,751.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,184.42x = 31,992.57 × 13,751.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,184.42x = 439,940,707.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,940,707.54/23,184.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,975.70

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