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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,038.08, 31,794.30 and 13,966.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,038.08, 31,794.30 and 13,966.08 is: 19,274.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,038.08 : 31,794.30 = 13,966.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,038.08/31,794.30 = 13,966.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,038.08x = 31,794.30 × 13,966.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,038.08x = 444,041,737.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,041,737.34/23,038.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,274.25

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