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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,024.39, 31,769.42 and 14,074.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,024.39, 31,769.42 and 14,074.29 is: 19,419.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,024.39 : 31,769.42 = 14,074.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,024.39/31,769.42 = 14,074.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,024.39x = 31,769.42 × 14,074.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,024.39x = 447,131,959.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,131,959.84/23,024.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,419.93

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