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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,088.72, 31,861.44 and 14,151.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,088.72, 31,861.44 and 14,151.36 is: 19,528.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,088.72 : 31,861.44 = 14,151.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,088.72/31,861.44 = 14,151.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,088.72x = 31,861.44 × 14,151.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,088.72x = 450,882,707.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,882,707.56/23,088.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,528.27

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