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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,137.43, 31,932.63 and 13,068.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,137.43, 31,932.63 and 13,068.45 is: 18,036.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,137.43 : 31,932.63 = 13,068.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,137.43/31,932.63 = 13,068.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,137.43x = 31,932.63 × 13,068.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,137.43x = 417,309,978.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,309,978.52/23,137.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,036.15

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