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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,177.66, 31,984.97 and 13,108.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,177.66, 31,984.97 and 13,108.07 is: 18,089.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,177.66 : 31,984.97 = 13,108.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,177.66/31,984.97 = 13,108.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,177.66x = 31,984.97 × 13,108.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,177.66x = 419,261,225.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,261,225.71/23,177.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,089.02

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