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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,901.23, 47,858.76 and 9,714.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,901.23, 47,858.76 and 9,714.02 is: 14,573.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,901.23 : 47,858.76 = 9,714.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,901.23/47,858.76 = 9,714.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,901.23x = 47,858.76 × 9,714.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,901.23x = 464,900,903.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,900,903.25/31,901.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,573.14

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