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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,134.23, 31,909.41 and 14,647.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,134.23, 31,909.41 and 14,647.14 is: 20,203.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,134.23 : 31,909.41 = 14,647.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,134.23/31,909.41 = 14,647.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,134.23x = 31,909.41 × 14,647.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,134.23x = 467,381,595.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,381,595.59/23,134.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,203.03

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