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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,095.06, 31,870.53 and 13,023.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,095.06, 31,870.53 and 13,023.41 is: 17,971.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,095.06 : 31,870.53 = 13,023.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,095.06/31,870.53 = 13,023.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,095.06x = 31,870.53 × 13,023.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,095.06x = 415,062,819.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,062,819.75/23,095.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,971.93

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