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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,098.42, 31,880.77 and 14,595.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,098.42, 31,880.77 and 14,595.14 is: 20,144.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,098.42 : 31,880.77 = 14,595.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,098.42/31,880.77 = 14,595.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,098.42x = 31,880.77 × 14,595.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,098.42x = 465,304,308.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,304,308.18/23,098.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,144.42

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