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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,151.02, 31,947.95 and 13,078.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,151.02, 31,947.95 and 13,078.73 is: 18,048.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,151.02 : 31,947.95 = 13,078.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,151.02/31,947.95 = 13,078.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,151.02x = 31,947.95 × 13,078.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,151.02x = 417,838,724.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,838,724.67/23,151.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,048.40

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