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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,192.19, 31,994.60 and 13,757.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,192.19, 31,994.60 and 13,757.31 is: 18,978.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,192.19 : 31,994.60 = 13,757.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,192.19/31,994.60 = 13,757.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,192.19x = 31,994.60 × 13,757.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,192.19x = 440,159,561.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,159,561.74/23,192.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,978.78

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