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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,068.91, 31,835.73 and 14,116.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,068.91, 31,835.73 and 14,116.25 is: 19,480.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,068.91 : 31,835.73 = 14,116.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,068.91/31,835.73 = 14,116.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,068.91x = 31,835.73 × 14,116.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,068.91x = 449,401,123.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,401,123.61/23,068.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,480.81

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