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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,105.55, 31,884.93 and 13,033.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,105.55, 31,884.93 and 13,033.84 is: 17,986.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,105.55 : 31,884.93 = 13,033.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,105.55/31,884.93 = 13,033.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,105.55x = 31,884.93 × 13,033.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,105.55x = 415,583,076.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,583,076.03/23,105.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,986.29

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