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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,107.21, 31,889.42 and 13,031.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,107.21, 31,889.42 and 13,031.97 is: 17,984.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,107.21 : 31,889.42 = 13,031.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,107.21/31,889.42 = 13,031.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,107.21x = 31,889.42 × 13,031.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,107.21x = 415,581,828.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,581,828.88/23,107.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,984.94

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