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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,017.94, 31,767.19 and 14,070.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,017.94, 31,767.19 and 14,070.68 is: 19,419.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,017.94 : 31,767.19 = 14,070.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,017.94/31,767.19 = 14,070.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,017.94x = 31,767.19 × 14,070.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,017.94x = 446,985,806.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,985,806.15/23,017.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,419.02

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