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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,146.16, 31,944.88 and 14,192.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,146.16, 31,944.88 and 14,192.08 is: 19,587.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,146.16 : 31,944.88 = 14,192.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,146.16/31,944.88 = 14,192.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,146.16x = 31,944.88 × 14,192.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,146.16x = 453,364,292.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,364,292.55/23,146.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,587.02

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