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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,101.06, 31,879.41 and 13,029.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,101.06, 31,879.41 and 13,029.47 is: 17,980.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,101.06 : 31,879.41 = 13,029.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,101.06/31,879.41 = 13,029.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,101.06x = 31,879.41 × 13,029.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,101.06x = 415,371,747.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,371,747.78/23,101.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,980.64

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