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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,169.51, 31,974.21 and 13,097.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,169.51, 31,974.21 and 13,097.16 is: 18,074.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,169.51 : 31,974.21 = 13,097.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,169.51/31,974.21 = 13,097.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,169.51x = 31,974.21 × 13,097.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,169.51x = 418,771,344.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,771,344.24/23,169.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,074.24

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