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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,186.76, 31,994.82 and 13,753.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,186.76, 31,994.82 and 13,753.50 is: 18,978.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,186.76 : 31,994.82 = 13,753.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,186.76/31,994.82 = 13,753.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,186.76x = 31,994.82 × 13,753.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,186.76x = 440,040,756.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,040,756.87/23,186.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,978.10

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