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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,174.04, 31,972.10 and 14,214.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,174.04, 31,972.10 and 14,214.60 is: 19,611.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,174.04 : 31,972.10 = 14,214.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,174.04/31,972.10 = 14,214.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,174.04x = 31,972.10 × 14,214.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,174.04x = 454,470,612.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,470,612.66/23,174.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,611.19

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