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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,104.26, 31,883.76 and 13,035.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,104.26, 31,883.76 and 13,035.98 is: 17,989.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,104.26 : 31,883.76 = 13,035.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,104.26/31,883.76 = 13,035.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,104.26x = 31,883.76 × 13,035.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,104.26x = 415,636,137.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,636,137.39/23,104.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,989.59

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