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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,060.22, 31,809.60 and 14,996.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,060.22, 31,809.60 and 14,996.04 is: 20,685.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,060.22 : 31,809.60 = 14,996.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,060.22/31,809.60 = 14,996.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,060.22x = 31,809.60 × 14,996.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,060.22x = 477,018,033.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,018,033.98/23,060.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,685.75

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