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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,161.50, 31,963.47 and 14,083.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,161.50, 31,963.47 and 14,083.83 is: 19,436.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,161.50 : 31,963.47 = 14,083.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,161.50/31,963.47 = 14,083.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,161.50x = 31,963.47 × 14,083.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,161.50x = 450,168,077.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,168,077.69/23,161.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,436.05

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