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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,019.64, 31,756.38 and 14,952.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,019.64, 31,756.38 and 14,952.74 is: 20,627.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,019.64 : 31,756.38 = 14,952.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,019.64/31,756.38 = 14,952.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,019.64x = 31,756.38 × 14,952.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,019.64x = 474,844,893.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,844,893.48/23,019.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,627.82

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