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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,034, 31,787.28 and 14,661.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,034, 31,787.28 and 14,661.84 is: 20,233.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,034 : 31,787.28 = 14,661.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,034/31,787.28 = 14,661.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,034x = 31,787.28 × 14,661.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,034x = 466,060,013.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,060,013.40/23,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,233.57

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