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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,095.80, 31,860.86 and 14,593.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,095.80, 31,860.86 and 14,593.82 is: 20,132.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,095.80 : 31,860.86 = 14,593.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,095.80/31,860.86 = 14,593.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,095.80x = 31,860.86 × 14,593.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,095.80x = 464,971,423.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,971,423.61/23,095.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,132.29

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