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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,169.73, 31,938.82 and 14,200.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,169.73, 31,938.82 and 14,200.60 is: 19,575.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,169.73 : 31,938.82 = 14,200.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,169.73/31,938.82 = 14,200.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,169.73x = 31,938.82 × 14,200.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,169.73x = 453,550,407.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,550,407.29/23,169.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,575.13

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