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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,162.25, 31,956.48 and 14,205.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,162.25, 31,956.48 and 14,205.27 is: 19,598.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,162.25 : 31,956.48 = 14,205.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,162.25/31,956.48 = 14,205.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,162.25x = 31,956.48 × 14,205.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,162.25x = 453,950,426.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,950,426.65/23,162.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,598.72

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