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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,167.81, 31,971.24 and 13,095.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,167.81, 31,971.24 and 13,095.90 is: 18,072.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,167.81 : 31,971.24 = 13,095.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,167.81/31,971.24 = 13,095.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,167.81x = 31,971.24 × 13,095.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,167.81x = 418,692,172.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,692,172.75/23,167.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,072.15

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