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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,151.49, 31,947.47 and 13,080.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,151.49, 31,947.47 and 13,080.35 is: 18,049.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,151.49 : 31,947.47 = 13,080.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,151.49/31,947.47 = 13,080.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,151.49x = 31,947.47 × 13,080.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,151.49x = 417,884,089.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,884,089.21/23,151.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,049.99

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