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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,100.44, 31,877.85 and 13,029.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,100.44, 31,877.85 and 13,029.14 is: 17,979.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,100.44 : 31,877.85 = 13,029.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,100.44/31,877.85 = 13,029.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,100.44x = 31,877.85 × 13,029.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,100.44x = 415,340,970.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,340,970.55/23,100.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,979.79

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