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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,159.23, 31,957.58 and 13,088.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,159.23, 31,957.58 and 13,088.44 is: 18,060.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,159.23 : 31,957.58 = 13,088.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,159.23/31,957.58 = 13,088.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,159.23x = 31,957.58 × 13,088.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,159.23x = 418,274,868.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,274,868.38/23,159.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,060.83

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