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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,184.63, 31,996.38 and 13,113.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,184.63, 31,996.38 and 13,113.08 is: 18,096.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,184.63 : 31,996.38 = 13,113.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,184.63/31,996.38 = 13,113.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,184.63x = 31,996.38 × 13,113.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,184.63x = 419,571,090.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,571,090.65/23,184.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,096.95

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