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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,127.30, 31,918.50 and 14,176.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,127.30, 31,918.50 and 14,176.08 is: 19,564.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,127.30 : 31,918.50 = 14,176.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,127.30/31,918.50 = 14,176.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,127.30x = 31,918.50 × 14,176.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,127.30x = 452,479,209.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,479,209.48/23,127.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,564.72

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