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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,152.16, 31,951.19 and 13,081.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,152.16, 31,951.19 and 13,081.03 is: 18,052.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,152.16 : 31,951.19 = 13,081.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,152.16/31,951.19 = 13,081.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,152.16x = 31,951.19 × 13,081.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,152.16x = 417,954,427.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,954,427.75/23,152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,052.50

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