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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,107.83, 31,888.71 and 13,036.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,107.83, 31,888.71 and 13,036.27 is: 17,990.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,107.83 : 31,888.71 = 13,036.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,107.83/31,888.71 = 13,036.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,107.83x = 31,888.71 × 13,036.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,107.83x = 415,709,678.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,709,678.06/23,107.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,990.00

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