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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,865.81, 32,931.16 and 13,792.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,865.81, 32,931.16 and 13,792.31 is: 19,031.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,865.81 : 32,931.16 = 13,792.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,865.81/32,931.16 = 13,792.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,865.81x = 32,931.16 × 13,792.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,865.81x = 454,196,769.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,196,769.32/23,865.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,031.27

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