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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,017.60, 31,763.36 and 14,080.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,017.60, 31,763.36 and 14,080.16 is: 19,430.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,017.60 : 31,763.36 = 14,080.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,017.60/31,763.36 = 14,080.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,017.60x = 31,763.36 × 14,080.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,017.60x = 447,233,190.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,233,190.94/23,017.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,430.05

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