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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,166.24, 31,971.40 and 13,096.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,166.24, 31,971.40 and 13,096.47 is: 18,074.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,166.24 : 31,971.40 = 13,096.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,166.24/31,971.40 = 13,096.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,166.24x = 31,971.40 × 13,096.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,166.24x = 418,712,568.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,712,568.11/23,166.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,074.26

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