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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,051.02, 31,811.06 and 14,098.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,051.02, 31,811.06 and 14,098.36 is: 19,456.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,051.02 : 31,811.06 = 14,098.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,051.02/31,811.06 = 14,098.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,051.02x = 31,811.06 × 14,098.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,051.02x = 448,483,775.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,483,775.86/23,051.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,456.14

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