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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,110, 31,895.59 and 14,162.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,110, 31,895.59 and 14,162.43 is: 19,546.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,110 : 31,895.59 = 14,162.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,110/31,895.59 = 14,162.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,110x = 31,895.59 × 14,162.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,110x = 451,719,060.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,719,060.68/23,110
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,546.48

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