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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,184.27, 31,994.73 and 14,227.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,184.27, 31,994.73 and 14,227.29 is: 19,633.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,184.27 : 31,994.73 = 14,227.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,184.27/31,994.73 = 14,227.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,184.27x = 31,994.73 × 14,227.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,184.27x = 455,198,302.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,198,302.18/23,184.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,633.93

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