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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,097.79, 31,879.90 and 14,594.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,097.79, 31,879.90 and 14,594.51 is: 20,143.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,097.79 : 31,879.90 = 14,594.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,097.79/31,879.90 = 14,594.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,097.79x = 31,879.90 × 14,594.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,097.79x = 465,271,562.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,271,562.56/23,097.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,143.56

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