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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,078.81, 34,632.79 and 13,237.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,078.81, 34,632.79 and 13,237.31 is: 19,864.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,078.81 : 34,632.79 = 13,237.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,078.81/34,632.79 = 13,237.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,078.81x = 34,632.79 × 13,237.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,078.81x = 458,444,977.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,444,977.39/23,078.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,864.32

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