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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,199.21, 31,979.34 and 14,230.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,199.21, 31,979.34 and 14,230.08 is: 19,615.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,199.21 : 31,979.34 = 14,230.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,199.21/31,979.34 = 14,230.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,199.21x = 31,979.34 × 14,230.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,199.21x = 455,068,566.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,068,566.55/23,199.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,615.69

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