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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,098.08, 31,874.88 and 13,026.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,098.08, 31,874.88 and 13,026.33 is: 17,976.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,098.08 : 31,874.88 = 13,026.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,098.08/31,874.88 = 13,026.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,098.08x = 31,874.88 × 13,026.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,098.08x = 415,212,705.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,212,705.59/23,098.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,976.07

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