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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,051.55, 31,811.49 and 14,097.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,051.55, 31,811.49 and 14,097.15 is: 19,454.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,051.55 : 31,811.49 = 14,097.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,051.55/31,811.49 = 14,097.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,051.55x = 31,811.49 × 14,097.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,051.55x = 448,451,346.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,451,346.25/23,051.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,454.28

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