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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,069.40, 31,837.10 and 14,114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,069.40, 31,837.10 and 14,114.40 is: 19,478.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,069.40 : 31,837.10 = 14,114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,069.40/31,837.10 = 14,114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,069.40x = 31,837.10 × 14,114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,069.40x = 449,361,493.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,361,493.67/23,069.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,478.68

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