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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,167.74, 31,973.48 and 13,097.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,167.74, 31,973.48 and 13,097.97 is: 18,076.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,167.74 : 31,973.48 = 13,097.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,167.74/31,973.48 = 13,097.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,167.74x = 31,973.48 × 13,097.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,167.74x = 418,787,616.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,787,616.35/23,167.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,076.33

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