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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,157.48, 31,944.30 and 14,657.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,157.48, 31,944.30 and 14,657.04 is: 20,218.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,157.48 : 31,944.30 = 14,657.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,157.48/31,944.30 = 14,657.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,157.48x = 31,944.30 × 14,657.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,157.48x = 468,208,882.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,208,882.87/23,157.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,218.47

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