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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,144.99, 31,938.48 and 13,073.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,144.99, 31,938.48 and 13,073.85 is: 18,041.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,144.99 : 31,938.48 = 13,073.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,144.99/31,938.48 = 13,073.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,144.99x = 31,938.48 × 13,073.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,144.99x = 417,558,896.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,558,896.75/23,144.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,041.01

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