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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,014.83, 31,683.71 and 21,956.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,014.83, 31,683.71 and 21,956.87 is: 30,227.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,014.83 : 31,683.71 = 21,956.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,014.83/31,683.71 = 21,956.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,014.83x = 31,683.71 × 21,956.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,014.83x = 695,675,112.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,675,112.18/23,014.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,227.25

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