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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,074.04, 31,844.40 and 14,690

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,074.04, 31,844.40 and 14,690 is: 20,273.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,074.04 : 31,844.40 = 14,690 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,074.04/31,844.40 = 14,690/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,074.04x = 31,844.40 × 14,690
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,074.04x = 467,794,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,794,236/23,074.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,273.62

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