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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,139.78, 31,932.09 and 13,067.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,139.78, 31,932.09 and 13,067.34 is: 18,032.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,139.78 : 31,932.09 = 13,067.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,139.78/31,932.09 = 13,067.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,139.78x = 31,932.09 × 13,067.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,139.78x = 417,267,476.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,267,476.94/23,139.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,032.47

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