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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,083.37, 31,849.36 and 13,011.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,083.37, 31,849.36 and 13,011.83 is: 17,953.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,083.37 : 31,849.36 = 13,011.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,083.37/31,849.36 = 13,011.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,083.37x = 31,849.36 × 13,011.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,083.37x = 414,418,457.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,418,457.93/23,083.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,953.12

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