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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,159.79, 31,948.43 and 14,209.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,159.79, 31,948.43 and 14,209.29 is: 19,601.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,159.79 : 31,948.43 = 14,209.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,159.79/31,948.43 = 14,209.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,159.79x = 31,948.43 × 14,209.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,159.79x = 453,964,435.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,964,435.87/23,159.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,601.41

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