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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,158.70, 31,947.26 and 14,646.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,158.70, 31,947.26 and 14,646.48 is: 20,204.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,158.70 : 31,947.26 = 14,646.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,158.70/31,947.26 = 14,646.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,158.70x = 31,947.26 × 14,646.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,158.70x = 467,914,831.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,914,831.41/23,158.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,204.71

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