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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,114.64, 31,901.46 and 13,047.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,114.64, 31,901.46 and 13,047.12 is: 18,006.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,114.64 : 31,901.46 = 13,047.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,114.64/31,901.46 = 13,047.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,114.64x = 31,901.46 × 13,047.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,114.64x = 416,222,176.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,222,176.80/23,114.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,006.86

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