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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,042.54, 31,803.27 and 13,483.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,042.54, 31,803.27 and 13,483.46 is: 18,609.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,042.54 : 31,803.27 = 13,483.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,042.54/31,803.27 = 13,483.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,042.54x = 31,803.27 × 13,483.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,042.54x = 428,818,147.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,818,147.86/23,042.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,609.85

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