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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,153.60, 31,939.80 and 14,203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,153.60, 31,939.80 and 14,203.04 is: 19,592.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,153.60 : 31,939.80 = 14,203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,153.60/31,939.80 = 14,203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,153.60x = 31,939.80 × 14,203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,153.60x = 453,642,256.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,642,256.99/23,153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,592.73

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