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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,083.48, 31,852.14 and 13,012.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,083.48, 31,852.14 and 13,012.35 is: 17,955.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,083.48 : 31,852.14 = 13,012.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,083.48/31,852.14 = 13,012.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,083.48x = 31,852.14 × 13,012.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,083.48x = 414,471,025.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,471,025.69/23,083.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,955.31

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