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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,122.52, 31,909.73 and 14,044.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,122.52, 31,909.73 and 14,044.83 is: 19,382.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,122.52 : 31,909.73 = 14,044.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,122.52/31,909.73 = 14,044.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,122.52x = 31,909.73 × 14,044.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,122.52x = 448,166,543.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,166,543.31/23,122.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,382.25

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