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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,001.67, 31,745.22 and 14,047.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,001.67, 31,745.22 and 14,047.27 is: 19,387.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,001.67 : 31,745.22 = 14,047.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,001.67/31,745.22 = 14,047.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,001.67x = 31,745.22 × 14,047.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,001.67x = 445,933,676.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,933,676.55/23,001.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,387.01

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