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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,160.96, 31,960.44 and 13,088.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,160.96, 31,960.44 and 13,088.88 is: 18,061.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,160.96 : 31,960.44 = 13,088.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,160.96/31,960.44 = 13,088.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,160.96x = 31,960.44 × 13,088.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,160.96x = 418,326,363.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,326,363.91/23,160.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,061.70

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