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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,049.42, 31,798.51 and 14,094.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,049.42, 31,798.51 and 14,094.06 is: 19,443.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,049.42 : 31,798.51 = 14,094.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,049.42/31,798.51 = 14,094.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,049.42x = 31,798.51 × 14,094.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,049.42x = 448,170,107.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,170,107.85/23,049.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,443.88

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