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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,161.60, 31,966.32 and 13,093.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,161.60, 31,966.32 and 13,093.12 is: 18,070.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,161.60 : 31,966.32 = 13,093.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,161.60/31,966.32 = 13,093.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,161.60x = 31,966.32 × 13,093.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,161.60x = 418,538,863.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,538,863.72/23,161.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,070.38

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