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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,151.67, 31,949.94 and 13,079.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,151.67, 31,949.94 and 13,079.91 is: 18,050.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,151.67 : 31,949.94 = 13,079.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,151.67/31,949.94 = 13,079.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,151.67x = 31,949.94 × 13,079.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,151.67x = 417,902,508.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,902,508.57/23,151.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,050.64

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