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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,083.37, 31,847.96 and 14,121.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,083.37, 31,847.96 and 14,121.53 is: 19,483.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,083.37 : 31,847.96 = 14,121.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,083.37/31,847.96 = 14,121.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,083.37x = 31,847.96 × 14,121.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,083.37x = 449,741,692.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,741,692.73/23,083.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,483.37

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