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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,187.25, 31,998.41 and 13,115.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,187.25, 31,998.41 and 13,115.47 is: 18,099.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,187.25 : 31,998.41 = 13,115.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,187.25/31,998.41 = 13,115.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,187.25x = 31,998.41 × 13,115.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,187.25x = 419,674,186.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,674,186.40/23,187.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,099.35

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