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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,179.03, 31,987.69 and 13,108.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,179.03, 31,987.69 and 13,108.98 is: 18,090.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,179.03 : 31,987.69 = 13,108.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,179.03/31,987.69 = 13,108.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,179.03x = 31,987.69 × 13,108.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,179.03x = 419,325,988.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,325,988.46/23,179.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,090.75

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