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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,177.12, 31,982.67 and 13,106.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,177.12, 31,982.67 and 13,106.50 is: 18,085.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,177.12 : 31,982.67 = 13,106.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,177.12/31,982.67 = 13,106.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,177.12x = 31,982.67 × 13,106.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,177.12x = 419,180,784.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,180,784.40/23,177.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,085.98

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