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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,060.16, 31,823.64 and 14,107.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,060.16, 31,823.64 and 14,107.50 is: 19,468.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,060.16 : 31,823.64 = 14,107.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,060.16/31,823.64 = 14,107.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,060.16x = 31,823.64 × 14,107.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,060.16x = 448,952,001.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,952,001.30/23,060.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,468.73

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