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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,027.44, 31,777.87 and 13,091.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,027.44, 31,777.87 and 13,091.44 is: 18,066.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,027.44 : 31,777.87 = 13,091.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,027.44/31,777.87 = 13,091.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,027.44x = 31,777.87 × 13,091.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,027.44x = 416,018,012.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,018,012.98/23,027.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,066.19

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