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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,161.25, 31,955.10 and 14,204.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,161.25, 31,955.10 and 14,204.27 is: 19,597.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,161.25 : 31,955.10 = 14,204.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,161.25/31,955.10 = 14,204.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,161.25x = 31,955.10 × 14,204.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,161.25x = 453,898,868.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,898,868.28/23,161.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,597.34

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