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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,186.49, 31,996.94 and 13,114.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,186.49, 31,996.94 and 13,114.55 is: 18,097.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,186.49 : 31,996.94 = 13,114.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,186.49/31,996.94 = 13,114.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,186.49x = 31,996.94 × 13,114.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,186.49x = 419,625,243.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,625,243.92/23,186.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,097.83

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