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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,169.44, 31,974.31 and 13,097.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,169.44, 31,974.31 and 13,097.28 is: 18,074.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,169.44 : 31,974.31 = 13,097.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,169.44/31,974.31 = 13,097.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,169.44x = 31,974.31 × 13,097.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,169.44x = 418,776,490.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,776,490.88/23,169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,074.52

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