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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,103.25, 31,882.44 and 13,031.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,103.25, 31,882.44 and 13,031.66 is: 17,983.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,103.25 : 31,882.44 = 13,031.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,103.25/31,882.44 = 13,031.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,103.25x = 31,882.44 × 13,031.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,103.25x = 415,481,067.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,481,067.29/23,103.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,983.67

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