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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,152.21, 31,950.63 and 14,194.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,152.21, 31,950.63 and 14,194.51 is: 19,588.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,152.21 : 31,950.63 = 14,194.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,152.21/31,950.63 = 14,194.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,152.21x = 31,950.63 × 14,194.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,152.21x = 453,523,457.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,523,457.16/23,152.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,588.78

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