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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,187.64, 31,998.38 and 13,251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,187.64, 31,998.38 and 13,251 is: 18,286.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,187.64 : 31,998.38 = 13,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,187.64/31,998.38 = 13,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,187.64x = 31,998.38 × 13,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,187.64x = 424,010,533.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,010,533.38/23,187.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,286.06

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