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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,175.20, 31,981.59 and 13,103.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,175.20, 31,981.59 and 13,103.64 is: 18,082.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,175.20 : 31,981.59 = 13,103.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,175.20/31,981.59 = 13,103.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,175.20x = 31,981.59 × 13,103.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,175.20x = 419,075,241.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,075,241.99/23,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,082.92

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