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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,151.99, 31,933.44 and 14,203.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,151.99, 31,933.44 and 14,203.83 is: 19,591.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,151.99 : 31,933.44 = 14,203.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,151.99/31,933.44 = 14,203.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,151.99x = 31,933.44 × 14,203.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,151.99x = 453,577,153.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,577,153.08/23,151.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,591.28

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