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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,063.08, 31,829.47 and 14,116.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,063.08, 31,829.47 and 14,116.54 is: 19,482.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,063.08 : 31,829.47 = 14,116.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,063.08/31,829.47 = 14,116.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,063.08x = 31,829.47 × 14,116.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,063.08x = 449,321,986.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,321,986.43/23,063.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,482.31

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