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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,153.66, 31,952.05 and 13,082.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,153.66, 31,952.05 and 13,082.12 is: 18,053.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,153.66 : 31,952.05 = 13,082.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,153.66/31,952.05 = 13,082.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,153.66x = 31,952.05 × 13,082.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,153.66x = 418,000,552.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,000,552.35/23,153.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,053.33

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