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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,088.24, 31,861.76 and 13,019.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,088.24, 31,861.76 and 13,019.13 is: 17,966.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,088.24 : 31,861.76 = 13,019.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,088.24/31,861.76 = 13,019.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,088.24x = 31,861.76 × 13,019.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,088.24x = 414,812,330.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,812,330.37/23,088.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,966.39

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