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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,168.06, 31,972.42 and 13,095.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,168.06, 31,972.42 and 13,095.90 is: 18,072.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,168.06 : 31,972.42 = 13,095.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,168.06/31,972.42 = 13,095.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,168.06x = 31,972.42 × 13,095.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,168.06x = 418,707,582.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,707,582.34/23,168.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,072.62

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