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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,158.85, 31,960.31 and 13,087.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,158.85, 31,960.31 and 13,087.71 is: 18,061.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,158.85 : 31,960.31 = 13,087.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,158.85/31,960.31 = 13,087.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,158.85x = 31,960.31 × 13,087.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,158.85x = 418,287,203.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,287,203.35/23,158.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,061.66

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