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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,168.03, 31,973.54 and 13,097.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,168.03, 31,973.54 and 13,097.30 is: 18,075.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,168.03 : 31,973.54 = 13,097.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,168.03/31,973.54 = 13,097.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,168.03x = 31,973.54 × 13,097.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,168.03x = 418,766,820.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,766,820.09/23,168.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,075.21

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