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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,079.87, 31,844.54 and 13,008.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,079.87, 31,844.54 and 13,008.33 is: 17,948.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,079.87 : 31,844.54 = 13,008.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,079.87/31,844.54 = 13,008.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,079.87x = 31,844.54 × 13,008.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,079.87x = 414,244,317.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,244,317.54/23,079.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,948.30

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