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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,078.19, 31,848.83 and 13,007.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,078.19, 31,848.83 and 13,007.05 is: 17,950.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,078.19 : 31,848.83 = 13,007.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,078.19/31,848.83 = 13,007.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,078.19x = 31,848.83 × 13,007.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,078.19x = 414,259,324.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,259,324.25/23,078.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,950.25

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