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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,150.60, 31,946.77 and 14,196.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,150.60, 31,946.77 and 14,196.66 is: 19,590.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,150.60 : 31,946.77 = 14,196.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,150.60/31,946.77 = 14,196.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,150.60x = 31,946.77 × 14,196.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,150.60x = 453,537,431.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,537,431.79/23,150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,590.74

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