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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,094.94, 31,868.55 and 13,023.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,094.94, 31,868.55 and 13,023.16 is: 17,970.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,094.94 : 31,868.55 = 13,023.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,094.94/31,868.55 = 13,023.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,094.94x = 31,868.55 × 13,023.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,094.94x = 415,029,225.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,029,225.62/23,094.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,970.57

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