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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,041.77, 31,801.51 and 13,349.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,041.77, 31,801.51 and 13,349.81 is: 18,424.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,041.77 : 31,801.51 = 13,349.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,041.77/31,801.51 = 13,349.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,041.77x = 31,801.51 × 13,349.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,041.77x = 424,544,212.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,544,212.40/23,041.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,424.99

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