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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,155.62, 31,955.36 and 14,197.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,155.62, 31,955.36 and 14,197.97 is: 19,593.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,155.62 : 31,955.36 = 14,197.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,155.62/31,955.36 = 14,197.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,155.62x = 31,955.36 × 14,197.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,155.62x = 453,701,242.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,701,242.62/23,155.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,593.57

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