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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,092.96, 31,866.39 and 13,023.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,092.96, 31,866.39 and 13,023.88 is: 17,971.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,092.96 : 31,866.39 = 13,023.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,092.96/31,866.39 = 13,023.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,092.96x = 31,866.39 × 13,023.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,092.96x = 415,024,039.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,024,039.39/23,092.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,971.89

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