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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,171.27, 31,964.02 and 14,099.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,171.27, 31,964.02 and 14,099.40 is: 19,449.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,171.27 : 31,964.02 = 14,099.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,171.27/31,964.02 = 14,099.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,171.27x = 31,964.02 × 14,099.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,171.27x = 450,673,468.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,673,468.34/23,171.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,449.67

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