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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,107.68, 31,888.53 and 13,036.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,107.68, 31,888.53 and 13,036.05 is: 17,989.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,107.68 : 31,888.53 = 13,036.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,107.68/31,888.53 = 13,036.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,107.68x = 31,888.53 × 13,036.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,107.68x = 415,700,471.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,700,471.51/23,107.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,989.71

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