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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,042.93, 31,798.98 and 13,353.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,042.93, 31,798.98 and 13,353.71 is: 18,427.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,042.93 : 31,798.98 = 13,353.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,042.93/31,798.98 = 13,353.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,042.93x = 31,798.98 × 13,353.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,042.93x = 424,634,198.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,634,198.22/23,042.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,427.96

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