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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,122.08, 31,927.41 and 14,637.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,122.08, 31,927.41 and 14,637.87 is: 20,212.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,122.08 : 31,927.41 = 14,637.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,122.08/31,927.41 = 14,637.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,122.08x = 31,927.41 × 14,637.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,122.08x = 467,349,277.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,349,277.02/23,122.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,212.25

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