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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,185.26, 31,993.52 and 13,114.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,185.26, 31,993.52 and 13,114.58 is: 18,096.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,185.26 : 31,993.52 = 13,114.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,185.26/31,993.52 = 13,114.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,185.26x = 31,993.52 × 13,114.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,185.26x = 419,581,351.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,581,351.98/23,185.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,096.90

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