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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,050.44, 31,809.92 and 13,974.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,050.44, 31,809.92 and 13,974.39 is: 19,284.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,050.44 : 31,809.92 = 13,974.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,050.44/31,809.92 = 13,974.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,050.44x = 31,809.92 × 13,974.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,050.44x = 444,524,158.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,524,158.08/23,050.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,284.84

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