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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,112.52, 31,892.88 and 13,041.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,112.52, 31,892.88 and 13,041.52 is: 17,995.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,112.52 : 31,892.88 = 13,041.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,112.52/31,892.88 = 13,041.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,112.52x = 31,892.88 × 13,041.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,112.52x = 415,931,632.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,931,632.38/23,112.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,995.94

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