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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,099.81, 31,863.97 and 14,586.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,099.81, 31,863.97 and 14,586.91 is: 20,121.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,099.81 : 31,863.97 = 14,586.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,099.81/31,863.97 = 14,586.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,099.81x = 31,863.97 × 14,586.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,099.81x = 464,796,746.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,796,746.51/23,099.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,121.24

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