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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,114.26, 31,897.43 and 13,045.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,114.26, 31,897.43 and 13,045.96 is: 18,003.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,114.26 : 31,897.43 = 13,045.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,114.26/31,897.43 = 13,045.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,114.26x = 31,897.43 × 13,045.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,114.26x = 416,132,619.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,132,619.45/23,114.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,003.28

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