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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,044.83, 31,806.44 and 14,967.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,044.83, 31,806.44 and 14,967.21 is: 20,657.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,044.83 : 31,806.44 = 14,967.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,044.83/31,806.44 = 14,967.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,044.83x = 31,806.44 × 14,967.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,044.83x = 476,053,666.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,053,666.83/23,044.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,657.72

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