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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,098.28, 31,875.47 and 13,026.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,098.28, 31,875.47 and 13,026.81 is: 17,976.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,098.28 : 31,875.47 = 13,026.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,098.28/31,875.47 = 13,026.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,098.28x = 31,875.47 × 13,026.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,098.28x = 415,235,611.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,235,611.66/23,098.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,976.91

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