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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,158.28, 31,959.68 and 13,087.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,158.28, 31,959.68 and 13,087.14 is: 18,060.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,158.28 : 31,959.68 = 13,087.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,158.28/31,959.68 = 13,087.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,158.28x = 31,959.68 × 13,087.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,158.28x = 418,260,806.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,260,806.52/23,158.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,060.96

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