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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,091.28, 31,865.86 and 13,019.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,091.28, 31,865.86 and 13,019.28 is: 17,966.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,091.28 : 31,865.86 = 13,019.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,091.28/31,865.86 = 13,019.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,091.28x = 31,865.86 × 13,019.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,091.28x = 414,870,553.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,870,553.78/23,091.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,966.55

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