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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,160.94, 31,950.36 and 14,648.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,160.94, 31,950.36 and 14,648.74 is: 20,207.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,160.94 : 31,950.36 = 14,648.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,160.94/31,950.36 = 14,648.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,160.94x = 31,950.36 × 14,648.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,160.94x = 468,032,516.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,032,516.55/23,160.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,207.84

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