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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,027.61, 31,782.65 and 14,971.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,027.61, 31,782.65 and 14,971.26 is: 20,663.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,027.61 : 31,782.65 = 14,971.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,027.61/31,782.65 = 14,971.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,027.61x = 31,782.65 × 14,971.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,027.61x = 475,826,241.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,826,241.78/23,027.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,663.29

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