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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,108.32, 31,887.26 and 14,038.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,108.32, 31,887.26 and 14,038.64 is: 19,371.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,108.32 : 31,887.26 = 14,038.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,108.32/31,887.26 = 14,038.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,108.32x = 31,887.26 × 14,038.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,108.32x = 447,653,763.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,653,763.73/23,108.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,371.97

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