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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,150.25, 31,954.64 and 14,766.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,150.25, 31,954.64 and 14,766.75 is: 20,382.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,150.25 : 31,954.64 = 14,766.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,150.25/31,954.64 = 14,766.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,150.25x = 31,954.64 × 14,766.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,150.25x = 471,866,106.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,866,106.39/23,150.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,382.77

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