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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,151.60, 31,948.15 and 14,197.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,151.60, 31,948.15 and 14,197.66 is: 19,592.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,151.60 : 31,948.15 = 14,197.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,151.60/31,948.15 = 14,197.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,151.60x = 31,948.15 × 14,197.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,151.60x = 453,588,971.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,588,971.33/23,151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,592.12

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