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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,150.88, 31,950.17 and 13,081.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,150.88, 31,950.17 and 13,081.17 is: 18,053.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,150.88 : 31,950.17 = 13,081.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,150.88/31,950.17 = 13,081.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,150.88x = 31,950.17 × 13,081.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,150.88x = 417,945,605.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,945,605.30/23,150.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,053.12

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