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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,023.82, 34,550.31 and 13,182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,023.82, 34,550.31 and 13,182.32 is: 19,781.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,023.82 : 34,550.31 = 13,182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,023.82/34,550.31 = 13,182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,023.82x = 34,550.31 × 13,182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,023.82x = 455,453,242.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,453,242.52/23,023.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,781.83

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