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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,045.60, 31,805.30 and 14,099.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,045.60, 31,805.30 and 14,099.05 is: 19,458.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,045.60 : 31,805.30 = 14,099.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,045.60/31,805.30 = 14,099.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,045.60x = 31,805.30 × 14,099.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,045.60x = 448,424,470.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,424,470.70/23,045.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,458.14

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