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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,087.46, 31,858.38 and 14,137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,087.46, 31,858.38 and 14,137.50 is: 19,508.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,087.46 : 31,858.38 = 14,137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,087.46/31,858.38 = 14,137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,087.46x = 31,858.38 × 14,137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,087.46x = 450,397,847.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,397,847.25/23,087.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,508.33

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