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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,152.72, 31,947.96 and 14,200.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,152.72, 31,947.96 and 14,200.60 is: 19,595.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,152.72 : 31,947.96 = 14,200.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,152.72/31,947.96 = 14,200.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,152.72x = 31,947.96 × 14,200.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,152.72x = 453,680,200.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,680,200.78/23,152.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,595.11

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