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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,044.33, 31,805.75 and 14,966.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,044.33, 31,805.75 and 14,966.71 is: 20,657.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,044.33 : 31,805.75 = 14,966.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,044.33/31,805.75 = 14,966.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,044.33x = 31,805.75 × 14,966.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,044.33x = 476,027,361.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,027,361.75/23,044.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,657.03

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