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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,167.83, 31,971.25 and 13,095.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,167.83, 31,971.25 and 13,095.91 is: 18,072.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,167.83 : 31,971.25 = 13,095.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,167.83/31,971.25 = 13,095.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,167.83x = 31,971.25 × 13,095.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,167.83x = 418,692,668.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,692,668.92/23,167.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,072.16

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