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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,179.87, 31,990.20 and 13,110.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,179.87, 31,990.20 and 13,110.10 is: 18,093.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,179.87 : 31,990.20 = 13,110.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,179.87/31,990.20 = 13,110.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,179.87x = 31,990.20 × 13,110.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,179.87x = 419,394,495.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,394,495.52/23,179.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,093.05

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