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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,001.22, 31,740.60 and 14,063.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,001.22, 31,740.60 and 14,063.68 is: 19,407.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,001.22 : 31,740.60 = 14,063.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,001.22/31,740.60 = 14,063.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,001.22x = 31,740.60 × 14,063.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,001.22x = 446,389,641.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,389,641.41/23,001.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,407.22

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