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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,029.76, 31,771.08 and 14,525.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,029.76, 31,771.08 and 14,525.16 is: 20,038.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,029.76 : 31,771.08 = 14,525.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,029.76/31,771.08 = 14,525.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,029.76x = 31,771.08 × 14,525.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,029.76x = 461,480,020.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,480,020.37/23,029.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,038.42

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