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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,027.94, 31,778.56 and 13,091.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,027.94, 31,778.56 and 13,091.94 is: 18,066.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,027.94 : 31,778.56 = 13,091.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,027.94/31,778.56 = 13,091.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,027.94x = 31,778.56 × 13,091.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,027.94x = 416,042,935.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,042,935.35/23,027.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,066.88

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