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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,080.27, 31,852.52 and 13,009.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,080.27, 31,852.52 and 13,009.66 is: 17,954.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,080.27 : 31,852.52 = 13,009.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,080.27/31,852.52 = 13,009.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,080.27x = 31,852.52 × 13,009.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,080.27x = 414,390,455.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,390,455.34/23,080.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,954.32

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