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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,164.28, 31,966.95 and 13,092.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,164.28, 31,966.95 and 13,092.84 is: 18,068.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,164.28 : 31,966.95 = 13,092.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,164.28/31,966.95 = 13,092.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,164.28x = 31,966.95 × 13,092.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,164.28x = 418,538,210.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,538,210.74/23,164.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,068.26

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