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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,156.84, 31,961.69 and 13,091.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,156.84, 31,961.69 and 13,091.13 is: 18,068.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,156.84 : 31,961.69 = 13,091.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,156.84/31,961.69 = 13,091.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,156.84x = 31,961.69 × 13,091.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,156.84x = 418,414,671.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,414,671.54/23,156.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,068.73

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