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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,106.73, 31,887.12 and 13,035.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,106.73, 31,887.12 and 13,035.25 is: 17,988.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,106.73 : 31,887.12 = 13,035.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,106.73/31,887.12 = 13,035.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,106.73x = 31,887.12 × 13,035.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,106.73x = 415,656,580.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,656,580.98/23,106.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,988.55

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