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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,184.46, 31,999.34 and 13,113.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,184.46, 31,999.34 and 13,113.33 is: 18,099.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,184.46 : 31,999.34 = 13,113.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,184.46/31,999.34 = 13,113.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,184.46x = 31,999.34 × 13,113.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,184.46x = 419,617,744.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,617,744.23/23,184.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,099.09

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