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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,027.68, 31,762.64 and 14,063.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,027.68, 31,762.64 and 14,063.76 is: 19,398.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,027.68 : 31,762.64 = 14,063.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,027.68/31,762.64 = 14,063.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,027.68x = 31,762.64 × 14,063.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,027.68x = 446,702,145.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,702,145.93/23,027.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,398.49

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