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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,157.95, 31,946.22 and 14,645.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,157.95, 31,946.22 and 14,645.73 is: 20,203.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,157.95 : 31,946.22 = 14,645.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,157.95/31,946.22 = 14,645.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,157.95x = 31,946.22 × 14,645.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,157.95x = 467,875,712.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,875,712.64/23,157.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,203.68

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