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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,097.47, 31,870.40 and 13,026.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,097.47, 31,870.40 and 13,026.33 is: 17,974.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,097.47 : 31,870.40 = 13,026.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,097.47/31,870.40 = 13,026.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,097.47x = 31,870.40 × 13,026.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,097.47x = 415,154,282.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,154,282.50/23,097.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,974.02

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