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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,185.44, 31,997.28 and 13,114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,185.44, 31,997.28 and 13,114.80 is: 18,099.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,185.44 : 31,997.28 = 13,114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,185.44/31,997.28 = 13,114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,185.44x = 31,997.28 × 13,114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,185.44x = 419,637,927.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,637,927.74/23,185.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,099.20

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