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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,163.24, 31,948.98 and 14,215.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,163.24, 31,948.98 and 14,215.08 is: 19,606.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,163.24 : 31,948.98 = 14,215.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,163.24/31,948.98 = 14,215.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,163.24x = 31,948.98 × 14,215.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,163.24x = 454,157,306.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,157,306.62/23,163.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,606.81

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