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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,046.57, 31,806.66 and 14,100.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,046.57, 31,806.66 and 14,100.03 is: 19,459.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,046.57 : 31,806.66 = 14,100.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,046.57/31,806.66 = 14,100.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,046.57x = 31,806.66 × 14,100.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,046.57x = 448,474,860.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,474,860.20/23,046.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,459.51

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