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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,106.82, 31,888.38 and 13,035.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,106.82, 31,888.38 and 13,035.64 is: 17,989.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,106.82 : 31,888.38 = 13,035.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,106.82/31,888.38 = 13,035.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,106.82x = 31,888.38 × 13,035.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,106.82x = 415,685,441.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,685,441.86/23,106.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,989.73

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