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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,113.56, 31,895.96 and 13,041.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,113.56, 31,895.96 and 13,041.84 is: 17,997.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,113.56 : 31,895.96 = 13,041.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,113.56/31,895.96 = 13,041.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,113.56x = 31,895.96 × 13,041.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,113.56x = 415,982,006.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,982,006.97/23,113.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,997.31

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