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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,177.76, 31,983.36 and 13,105.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,177.76, 31,983.36 and 13,105.68 is: 18,084.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,177.76 : 31,983.36 = 13,105.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,177.76/31,983.36 = 13,105.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,177.76x = 31,983.36 × 13,105.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,177.76x = 419,163,681.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,163,681.48/23,177.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,084.74

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