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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,029.30, 31,777.61 and 14,528.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,029.30, 31,777.61 and 14,528.22 is: 20,047.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,029.30 : 31,777.61 = 14,528.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,029.30/31,777.61 = 14,528.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,029.30x = 31,777.61 × 14,528.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,029.30x = 461,672,109.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,672,109.15/23,029.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,047.16

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