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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,149.13, 31,945.55 and 13,077.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,149.13, 31,945.55 and 13,077.41 is: 18,046.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,149.13 : 31,945.55 = 13,077.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,149.13/31,945.55 = 13,077.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,149.13x = 31,945.55 × 13,077.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,149.13x = 417,764,829.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,764,829.91/23,149.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,046.68

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