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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,003.26, 31,745.64 and 14,049.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,003.26, 31,745.64 and 14,049.31 is: 19,388.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,003.26 : 31,745.64 = 14,049.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,003.26/31,745.64 = 14,049.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,003.26x = 31,745.64 × 14,049.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,003.26x = 446,004,337.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,004,337.51/23,003.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,388.74

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