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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,136.78, 31,929.41 and 13,066.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,136.78, 31,929.41 and 13,066.73 is: 18,032.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,136.78 : 31,929.41 = 13,066.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,136.78/31,929.41 = 13,066.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,136.78x = 31,929.41 × 13,066.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,136.78x = 417,212,754.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,212,754.55/23,136.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,032.45

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