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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,186.63, 31,999.14 and 13,115.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,186.63, 31,999.14 and 13,115.08 is: 18,099.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,186.63 : 31,999.14 = 13,115.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,186.63/31,999.14 = 13,115.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,186.63x = 31,999.14 × 13,115.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,186.63x = 419,671,281.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,671,281.03/23,186.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,099.71

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