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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,106.55, 31,886.31 and 13,034.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,106.55, 31,886.31 and 13,034.84 is: 17,987.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,106.55 : 31,886.31 = 13,034.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,106.55/31,886.31 = 13,034.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,106.55x = 31,886.31 × 13,034.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,106.55x = 415,632,949.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,632,949.04/23,106.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,987.67

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