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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,103.63, 31,881.20 and 13,034.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,103.63, 31,881.20 and 13,034.52 is: 17,986.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,103.63 : 31,881.20 = 13,034.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,103.63/31,881.20 = 13,034.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,103.63x = 31,881.20 × 13,034.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,103.63x = 415,556,073.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,556,073.85/23,103.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,986.61

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