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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,022.74, 31,767.18 and 14,518.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,022.74, 31,767.18 and 14,518.96 is: 20,033.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,022.74 : 31,767.18 = 14,518.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,022.74/31,767.18 = 14,518.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,022.74x = 31,767.18 × 14,518.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,022.74x = 461,226,415.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,226,415.73/23,022.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,033.52

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