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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,028.33, 31,782.90 and 14,535.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,028.33, 31,782.90 and 14,535.07 is: 20,060.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,028.33 : 31,782.90 = 14,535.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,028.33/31,782.90 = 14,535.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,028.33x = 31,782.90 × 14,535.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,028.33x = 461,966,676.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,966,676.30/23,028.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,060.80

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