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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,145.76, 31,957 and 14,773.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,145.76, 31,957 and 14,773.60 is: 20,397.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,145.76 : 31,957 = 14,773.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,145.76/31,957 = 14,773.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,145.76x = 31,957 × 14,773.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,145.76x = 472,119,935.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,119,935.20/23,145.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,397.69

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