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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,002.48, 31,742.44 and 14,064.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,002.48, 31,742.44 and 14,064.92 is: 19,408.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,002.48 : 31,742.44 = 14,064.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,002.48/31,742.44 = 14,064.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,002.48x = 31,742.44 × 14,064.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,002.48x = 446,454,879.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,454,879.20/23,002.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,408.99

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