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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,159.79, 31,943.63 and 14,663.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,159.79, 31,943.63 and 14,663.30 is: 20,224.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,159.79 : 31,943.63 = 14,663.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,159.79/31,943.63 = 14,663.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,159.79x = 31,943.63 × 14,663.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,159.79x = 468,398,906.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,398,906.72/23,159.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,224.66

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