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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,159.50, 31,948.33 and 14,647.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,159.50, 31,948.33 and 14,647.29 is: 20,205.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,159.50 : 31,948.33 = 14,647.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,159.50/31,948.33 = 14,647.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,159.50x = 31,948.33 × 14,647.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,159.50x = 467,956,454.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,956,454.53/23,159.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,205.81

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