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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,098.12, 31,875.74 and 13,027.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,098.12, 31,875.74 and 13,027.04 is: 17,977.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,098.12 : 31,875.74 = 13,027.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,098.12/31,875.74 = 13,027.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,098.12x = 31,875.74 × 13,027.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,098.12x = 415,246,540.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,246,540.01/23,098.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,977.50

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