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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,145.40, 31,939.14 and 14,761

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,145.40, 31,939.14 and 14,761 is: 20,369.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,145.40 : 31,939.14 = 14,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,145.40/31,939.14 = 14,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,145.40x = 31,939.14 × 14,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,145.40x = 471,453,645.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,453,645.54/23,145.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,369.22

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