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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,137.23, 31,923.89 and 14,062.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,137.23, 31,923.89 and 14,062.44 is: 19,402.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,137.23 : 31,923.89 = 14,062.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,137.23/31,923.89 = 14,062.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,137.23x = 31,923.89 × 14,062.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,137.23x = 448,927,620.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,927,620.47/23,137.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,402.82

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