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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,116.76, 31,895.58 and 14,041.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,116.76, 31,895.58 and 14,041.94 is: 19,374.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,116.76 : 31,895.58 = 14,041.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,116.76/31,895.58 = 14,041.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,116.76x = 31,895.58 × 14,041.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,116.76x = 447,875,820.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,875,820.63/23,116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,374.51

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