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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,184.31, 31,995.96 and 13,112.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,184.31, 31,995.96 and 13,112.77 is: 18,096.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,184.31 : 31,995.96 = 13,112.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,184.31/31,995.96 = 13,112.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,184.31x = 31,995.96 × 13,112.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,184.31x = 419,555,664.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,555,664.41/23,184.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,096.53

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