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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,210.45, 31,995.81 and 14,251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,210.45, 31,995.81 and 14,251.04 is: 19,645.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,210.45 : 31,995.81 = 14,251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,210.45/31,995.81 = 14,251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,210.45x = 31,995.81 × 14,251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,210.45x = 455,973,528.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,973,528.15/23,210.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,645.18

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