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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,167.63, 31,971.82 and 13,095.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,167.63, 31,971.82 and 13,095.47 is: 18,072.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,167.63 : 31,971.82 = 13,095.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,167.63/31,971.82 = 13,095.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,167.63x = 31,971.82 × 13,095.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,167.63x = 418,685,784.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,685,784.32/23,167.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,072.02

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