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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,104.17, 31,883.72 and 13,032.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,104.17, 31,883.72 and 13,032.59 is: 17,984.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,104.17 : 31,883.72 = 13,032.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,104.17/31,883.72 = 13,032.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,104.17x = 31,883.72 × 13,032.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,104.17x = 415,527,225.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,527,225.85/23,104.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,984.94

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