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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,155.63, 31,955.37 and 14,197.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,155.63, 31,955.37 and 14,197.97 is: 19,593.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,155.63 : 31,955.37 = 14,197.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,155.63/31,955.37 = 14,197.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,155.63x = 31,955.37 × 14,197.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,155.63x = 453,701,313.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,701,313.61/23,155.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,593.57

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