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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,102.42, 31,881.18 and 13,030.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,102.42, 31,881.18 and 13,030.95 is: 17,982.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,102.42 : 31,881.18 = 13,030.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,102.42/31,881.18 = 13,030.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,102.42x = 31,881.18 × 13,030.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,102.42x = 415,442,062.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,442,062.52/23,102.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,982.62

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