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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,041.44, 31,801.95 and 14,985.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,041.44, 31,801.95 and 14,985.18 is: 20,682.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,041.44 : 31,801.95 = 14,985.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,041.44/31,801.95 = 14,985.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,041.44x = 31,801.95 × 14,985.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,041.44x = 476,557,945.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,557,945.10/23,041.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,682.65

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