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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,041.94, 31,802.64 and 14,985.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,041.94, 31,802.64 and 14,985.68 is: 20,683.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,041.94 : 31,802.64 = 14,985.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,041.94/31,802.64 = 14,985.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,041.94x = 31,802.64 × 14,985.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,041.94x = 476,584,186.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,584,186.20/23,041.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,683.34

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