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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,026.44, 31,773.63 and 14,525.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,026.44, 31,773.63 and 14,525.34 is: 20,043.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,026.44 : 31,773.63 = 14,525.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,026.44/31,773.63 = 14,525.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,026.44x = 31,773.63 × 14,525.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,026.44x = 461,522,778.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,522,778.78/23,026.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,043.17

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