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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,079.96, 31,848.66 and 13,007.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,079.96, 31,848.66 and 13,007.88 is: 17,949.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,079.96 : 31,848.66 = 13,007.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,079.96/31,848.66 = 13,007.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,079.96x = 31,848.66 × 13,007.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,079.96x = 414,283,547.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,283,547.44/23,079.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,949.92

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