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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,076.90, 31,846.25 and 13,005.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,076.90, 31,846.25 and 13,005.50 is: 17,947.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,076.90 : 31,846.25 = 13,005.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,076.90/31,846.25 = 13,005.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,076.90x = 31,846.25 × 13,005.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,076.90x = 414,176,180.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,176,180.12/23,076.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,947.65

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