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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,165.66, 31,973.22 and 13,094.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,165.66, 31,973.22 and 13,094.24 is: 18,072.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,165.66 : 31,973.22 = 13,094.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,165.66/31,973.22 = 13,094.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,165.66x = 31,973.22 × 13,094.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,165.66x = 418,665,016.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,665,016.25/23,165.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,072.66

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