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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,152.64, 31,950.50 and 13,084.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,152.64, 31,950.50 and 13,084.34 is: 18,056.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,152.64 : 31,950.50 = 13,084.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,152.64/31,950.50 = 13,084.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,152.64x = 31,950.50 × 13,084.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,152.64x = 418,051,053.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,051,053.60/23,152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,056.31

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