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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,090.59, 31,865.37 and 13,019.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,090.59, 31,865.37 and 13,019.52 is: 17,967.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,090.59 : 31,865.37 = 13,019.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,090.59/31,865.37 = 13,019.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,090.59x = 31,865.37 × 13,019.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,090.59x = 414,871,892.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,871,892.69/23,090.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,967.14

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