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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,154.62, 31,953.98 and 14,196.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,154.62, 31,953.98 and 14,196.97 is: 19,592.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,154.62 : 31,953.98 = 14,196.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,154.62/31,953.98 = 14,196.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,154.62x = 31,953.98 × 14,196.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,154.62x = 453,649,651.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,649,651.05/23,154.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,592.19

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