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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,158.53, 31,958.35 and 13,086.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,158.53, 31,958.35 and 13,086.75 is: 18,059.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,158.53 : 31,958.35 = 13,086.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,158.53/31,958.35 = 13,086.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,158.53x = 31,958.35 × 13,086.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,158.53x = 418,231,023.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,231,023.99/23,158.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,059.48

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