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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,186.64, 31,996.92 and 13,755

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,186.64, 31,996.92 and 13,755 is: 18,981.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,186.64 : 31,996.92 = 13,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,186.64/31,996.92 = 13,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,186.64x = 31,996.92 × 13,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,186.64x = 440,117,634.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,117,634.60/23,186.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,981.52

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