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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,202.53, 31,995.28 and 13,769.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,202.53, 31,995.28 and 13,769.27 is: 18,987.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,202.53 : 31,995.28 = 13,769.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,202.53/31,995.28 = 13,769.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,202.53x = 31,995.28 × 13,769.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,202.53x = 440,551,626.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,551,626.26/23,202.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,987.22

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