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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,080.37, 31,858.79 and 14,355.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,080.37, 31,858.79 and 14,355.97 is: 19,816.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,080.37 : 31,858.79 = 14,355.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,080.37/31,858.79 = 14,355.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,080.37x = 31,858.79 × 14,355.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,080.37x = 457,363,682.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,363,682.05/23,080.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,816.14

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