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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,073.26, 31,844.14 and 13,003.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,073.26, 31,844.14 and 13,003.88 is: 17,947.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,073.26 : 31,844.14 = 13,003.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,073.26/31,844.14 = 13,003.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,073.26x = 31,844.14 × 13,003.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,073.26x = 414,097,183.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,097,183.53/23,073.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,947.06

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