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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,102.92, 31,878.48 and 13,542.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,102.92, 31,878.48 and 13,542.07 is: 18,685.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,102.92 : 31,878.48 = 13,542.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,102.92/31,878.48 = 13,542.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,102.92x = 31,878.48 × 13,542.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,102.92x = 431,700,607.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,700,607.65/23,102.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,685.98

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