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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,050.32, 31,808.84 and 13,114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,050.32, 31,808.84 and 13,114.32 is: 18,097.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,050.32 : 31,808.84 = 13,114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,050.32/31,808.84 = 13,114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,050.32x = 31,808.84 × 13,114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,050.32x = 417,151,306.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,151,306.59/23,050.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,097.42

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