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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,159.46, 31,947.72 and 14,087.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,159.46, 31,947.72 and 14,087.59 is: 19,433.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,159.46 : 31,947.72 = 14,087.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,159.46/31,947.72 = 14,087.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,159.46x = 31,947.72 × 14,087.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,159.46x = 450,066,546.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,066,546.67/23,159.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,433.38

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