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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,127.73, 31,917.76 and 13,052.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,127.73, 31,917.76 and 13,052.49 is: 18,013.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,127.73 : 31,917.76 = 13,052.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,127.73/31,917.76 = 13,052.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,127.73x = 31,917.76 × 13,052.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,127.73x = 416,606,243.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,606,243.22/23,127.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,013.28

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