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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,159.80, 31,928.58 and 14,657.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,159.80, 31,928.58 and 14,657.56 is: 20,207.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,159.80 : 31,928.58 = 14,657.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,159.80/31,928.58 = 14,657.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,159.80x = 31,928.58 × 14,657.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,159.80x = 467,995,077.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,995,077.06/23,159.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,207.22

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