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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,072.25, 31,842.64 and 13,003.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,072.25, 31,842.64 and 13,003.17 is: 17,946.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,072.25 : 31,842.64 = 13,003.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,072.25/31,842.64 = 13,003.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,072.25x = 31,842.64 × 13,003.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,072.25x = 414,055,261.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,055,261.17/23,072.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,946.03

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