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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,189.44, 31,990.80 and 13,754.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,189.44, 31,990.80 and 13,754.56 is: 18,974.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,189.44 : 31,990.80 = 13,754.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,189.44/31,990.80 = 13,754.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,189.44x = 31,990.80 × 13,754.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,189.44x = 440,019,378.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,019,378.05/23,189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,974.99

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