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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,090.29, 31,843.34 and 14,577.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,090.29, 31,843.34 and 14,577.62 is: 20,103.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,090.29 : 31,843.34 = 14,577.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,090.29/31,843.34 = 14,577.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,090.29x = 31,843.34 × 14,577.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,090.29x = 464,200,110.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,200,110.05/23,090.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,103.69

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