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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,167.31, 31,971.38 and 13,095.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,167.31, 31,971.38 and 13,095.15 is: 18,071.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,167.31 : 31,971.38 = 13,095.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,167.31/31,971.38 = 13,095.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,167.31x = 31,971.38 × 13,095.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,167.31x = 418,670,049.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,670,049.54/23,167.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,071.58

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