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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,069.50, 31,843.60 and 14,585.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,069.50, 31,843.60 and 14,585.76 is: 20,133.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,069.50 : 31,843.60 = 14,585.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,069.50/31,843.60 = 14,585.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,069.50x = 31,843.60 × 14,585.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,069.50x = 464,463,070.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,463,070.67/23,069.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,133.21

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