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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,016.95, 31,746.38 and 14,057.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,016.95, 31,746.38 and 14,057.07 is: 19,388.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,016.95 : 31,746.38 = 14,057.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,016.95/31,746.38 = 14,057.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,016.95x = 31,746.38 × 14,057.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,016.95x = 446,261,015.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,261,015.62/23,016.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,388.37

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