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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,127.47, 31,915.69 and 13,055.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,127.47, 31,915.69 and 13,055.70 is: 18,016.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,127.47 : 31,915.69 = 13,055.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,127.47/31,915.69 = 13,055.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,127.47x = 31,915.69 × 13,055.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,127.47x = 416,681,581.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,681,581.45/23,127.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,016.74

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