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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,163.23, 31,953.49 and 14,651.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,163.23, 31,953.49 and 14,651.01 is: 20,210.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,163.23 : 31,953.49 = 14,651.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,163.23/31,953.49 = 14,651.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,163.23x = 31,953.49 × 14,651.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,163.23x = 468,150,864.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,150,864.90/23,163.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,210.95

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