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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,157.19, 31,944.59 and 14,085.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,157.19, 31,944.59 and 14,085.33 is: 19,430.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,157.19 : 31,944.59 = 14,085.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,157.19/31,944.59 = 14,085.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,157.19x = 31,944.59 × 14,085.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,157.19x = 449,950,024.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,950,024.28/23,157.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,430.25

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