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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,009.41, 31,761.92 and 14,509.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,009.41, 31,761.92 and 14,509.74 is: 20,029.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,009.41 : 31,761.92 = 14,509.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,009.41/31,761.92 = 14,509.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,009.41x = 31,761.92 × 14,509.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,009.41x = 460,857,128.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,857,128.55/23,009.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,029.07

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