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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,045.83, 31,807.82 and 14,968.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,045.83, 31,807.82 and 14,968.21 is: 20,659.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,045.83 : 31,807.82 = 14,968.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,045.83/31,807.82 = 14,968.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,045.83x = 31,807.82 × 14,968.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,045.83x = 476,106,129.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,106,129.40/23,045.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,659.10

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