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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,176.42, 31,981.06 and 14,224.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,176.42, 31,981.06 and 14,224.30 is: 19,628.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,176.42 : 31,981.06 = 14,224.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,176.42/31,981.06 = 14,224.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,176.42x = 31,981.06 × 14,224.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,176.42x = 454,908,191.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,908,191.76/23,176.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,628.06

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