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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,035.32, 31,778.73 and 14,083.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,035.32, 31,778.73 and 14,083.20 is: 19,428.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,035.32 : 31,778.73 = 14,083.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,035.32/31,778.73 = 14,083.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,035.32x = 31,778.73 × 14,083.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,035.32x = 447,546,210.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,546,210.34/23,035.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,428.70

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