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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,158.50, 31,946.96 and 14,646.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,158.50, 31,946.96 and 14,646.29 is: 20,204.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,158.50 : 31,946.96 = 14,646.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,158.50/31,946.96 = 14,646.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,158.50x = 31,946.96 × 14,646.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,158.50x = 467,904,207.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,904,207.81/23,158.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,204.43

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