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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,114.73, 31,899.11 and 14,038.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,114.73, 31,899.11 and 14,038.53 is: 19,373.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,114.73 : 31,899.11 = 14,038.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,114.73/31,899.11 = 14,038.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,114.73x = 31,899.11 × 14,038.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,114.73x = 447,816,612.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,816,612.71/23,114.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,373.65

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