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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,037.88, 31,810.74 and 14,975.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,037.88, 31,810.74 and 14,975.53 is: 20,678.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,037.88 : 31,810.74 = 14,975.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,037.88/31,810.74 = 14,975.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,037.88x = 31,810.74 × 14,975.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,037.88x = 476,382,691.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,382,691.19/23,037.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,678.23

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