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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,171.60, 31,975.56 and 13,099.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,171.60, 31,975.56 and 13,099.44 is: 18,076.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,171.60 : 31,975.56 = 13,099.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,171.60/31,975.56 = 13,099.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,171.60x = 31,975.56 × 13,099.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,171.60x = 418,861,809.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,861,809.78/23,171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,076.52

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