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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,083.99, 31,848.82 and 14,122.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,083.99, 31,848.82 and 14,122.15 is: 19,484.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,083.99 : 31,848.82 = 14,122.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,083.99/31,848.82 = 14,122.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,083.99x = 31,848.82 × 14,122.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,083.99x = 449,773,813.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,773,813.36/23,083.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,484.23

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