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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,088.23, 31,863.39 and 13,017.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,088.23, 31,863.39 and 13,017.60 is: 17,965.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,088.23 : 31,863.39 = 13,017.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,088.23/31,863.39 = 13,017.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,088.23x = 31,863.39 × 13,017.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,088.23x = 414,785,074.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,785,074.36/23,088.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,965.22

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