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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,130.58, 31,921.41 and 13,062.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,130.58, 31,921.41 and 13,062.28 is: 18,026.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,130.58 : 31,921.41 = 13,062.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,130.58/31,921.41 = 13,062.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,130.58x = 31,921.41 × 13,062.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,130.58x = 416,966,395.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,966,395.41/23,130.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,026.63

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