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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,078.69, 31,849.52 and 13,007.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,078.69, 31,849.52 and 13,007.55 is: 17,950.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,078.69 : 31,849.52 = 13,007.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,078.69/31,849.52 = 13,007.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,078.69x = 31,849.52 × 13,007.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,078.69x = 414,284,223.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,284,223.88/23,078.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,950.94

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