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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,153.38, 31,958.94 and 14,769.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,153.38, 31,958.94 and 14,769.88 is: 20,387.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,153.38 : 31,958.94 = 14,769.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,153.38/31,958.94 = 14,769.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,153.38x = 31,958.94 × 14,769.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,153.38x = 472,029,708.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,029,708.73/23,153.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,387.08

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