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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,104.63, 31,882.57 and 13,035.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,104.63, 31,882.57 and 13,035.52 is: 17,987.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,104.63 : 31,882.57 = 13,035.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,104.63/31,882.57 = 13,035.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,104.63x = 31,882.57 × 13,035.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,104.63x = 415,605,878.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,605,878.89/23,104.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,987.99

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