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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,003.68, 31,744.92 and 13,067.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,003.68, 31,744.92 and 13,067.68 is: 18,033.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,003.68 : 31,744.92 = 13,067.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,003.68/31,744.92 = 13,067.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,003.68x = 31,744.92 × 13,067.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,003.68x = 414,832,456.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,832,456.19/23,003.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,033.31

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