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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,090.23, 31,866.15 and 13,019.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,090.23, 31,866.15 and 13,019.60 is: 17,967.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,090.23 : 31,866.15 = 13,019.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,090.23/31,866.15 = 13,019.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,090.23x = 31,866.15 × 13,019.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,090.23x = 414,884,526.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,884,526.54/23,090.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,967.97

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