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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,127.54, 31,915.88 and 13,055.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,127.54, 31,915.88 and 13,055.46 is: 18,016.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,127.54 : 31,915.88 = 13,055.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,127.54/31,915.88 = 13,055.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,127.54x = 31,915.88 × 13,055.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,127.54x = 416,676,494.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,676,494.70/23,127.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,016.46

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