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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,152.56, 31,950.35 and 13,082.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,152.56, 31,950.35 and 13,082.96 is: 18,054.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,152.56 : 31,950.35 = 13,082.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,152.56/31,950.35 = 13,082.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,152.56x = 31,950.35 × 13,082.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,152.56x = 418,004,925.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,004,925.87/23,152.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,054.37

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