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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,041.29, 31,796.49 and 14,088.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,041.29, 31,796.49 and 14,088.90 is: 19,442.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,041.29 : 31,796.49 = 14,088.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,041.29/31,796.49 = 14,088.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,041.29x = 31,796.49 × 14,088.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,041.29x = 447,977,567.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,977,567.96/23,041.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,442.38

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