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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,108.52, 31,887.50 and 13,038.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,108.52, 31,887.50 and 13,038.52 is: 17,991.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,108.52 : 31,887.50 = 13,038.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,108.52/31,887.50 = 13,038.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,108.52x = 31,887.50 × 13,038.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,108.52x = 415,765,806.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,765,806.50/23,108.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,991.88

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