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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,016.65, 31,752.24 and 14,949.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,016.65, 31,752.24 and 14,949.74 is: 20,623.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,016.65 : 31,752.24 = 14,949.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,016.65/31,752.24 = 14,949.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,016.65x = 31,752.24 × 14,949.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,016.65x = 474,687,573.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,687,573.66/23,016.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,623.66

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