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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,160.25, 31,953.72 and 14,203.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,160.25, 31,953.72 and 14,203.27 is: 19,595.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,160.25 : 31,953.72 = 14,203.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,160.25/31,953.72 = 14,203.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,160.25x = 31,953.72 × 14,203.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,160.25x = 453,847,312.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,847,312.66/23,160.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,595.96

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