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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,164.85, 31,968.16 and 13,093.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,164.85, 31,968.16 and 13,093.72 is: 18,069.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,164.85 : 31,968.16 = 13,093.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,164.85/31,968.16 = 13,093.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,164.85x = 31,968.16 × 13,093.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,164.85x = 418,582,023.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,582,023.30/23,164.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,069.70

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