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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,132.63, 31,921.17 and 13,063.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,132.63, 31,921.17 and 13,063.52 is: 18,026.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,132.63 : 31,921.17 = 13,063.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,132.63/31,921.17 = 13,063.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,132.63x = 31,921.17 × 13,063.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,132.63x = 417,002,842.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,002,842.72/23,132.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,026.61

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