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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,179.18, 31,988.89 and 13,107.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,179.18, 31,988.89 and 13,107.71 is: 18,089.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,179.18 : 31,988.89 = 13,107.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,179.18/31,988.89 = 13,107.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,179.18x = 31,988.89 × 13,107.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,179.18x = 419,301,093.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,301,093.34/23,179.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,089.56

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