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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,114.12, 31,897.49 and 13,044.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,114.12, 31,897.49 and 13,044.69 is: 18,001.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,114.12 : 31,897.49 = 13,044.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,114.12/31,897.49 = 13,044.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,114.12x = 31,897.49 × 13,044.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,114.12x = 416,092,803.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,092,803.60/23,114.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,001.68

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