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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,119.02, 31,901.85 and 13,048.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,119.02, 31,901.85 and 13,048.02 is: 18,004.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,119.02 : 31,901.85 = 13,048.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,119.02/31,901.85 = 13,048.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,119.02x = 31,901.85 × 13,048.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,119.02x = 416,255,976.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,255,976.84/23,119.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,004.91

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