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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,152.88, 31,951.56 and 14,195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,152.88, 31,951.56 and 14,195.24 is: 19,589.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,152.88 : 31,951.56 = 14,195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,152.88/31,951.56 = 14,195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,152.88x = 31,951.56 × 14,195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,152.88x = 453,560,062.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,560,062.57/23,152.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,589.79

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