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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,079.29, 31,848.66 and 14,585.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,079.29, 31,848.66 and 14,585.96 is: 20,128.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,079.29 : 31,848.66 = 14,585.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,079.29/31,848.66 = 14,585.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,079.29x = 31,848.66 × 14,585.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,079.29x = 464,543,360.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,543,360.44/23,079.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,128.15

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