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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,096.06, 31,869.84 and 13,023.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,096.06, 31,869.84 and 13,023.90 is: 17,971.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,096.06 : 31,869.84 = 13,023.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,096.06/31,869.84 = 13,023.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,096.06x = 31,869.84 × 13,023.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,096.06x = 415,069,609.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,069,609.18/23,096.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,971.45

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