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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,129.82, 31,921.25 and 13,060.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,129.82, 31,921.25 and 13,060.73 is: 18,024.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,129.82 : 31,921.25 = 13,060.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,129.82/31,921.25 = 13,060.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,129.82x = 31,921.25 × 13,060.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,129.82x = 416,914,827.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,914,827.51/23,129.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,024.99

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