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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,163.25, 31,957.86 and 14,206.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,163.25, 31,957.86 and 14,206.27 is: 19,600.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,163.25 : 31,957.86 = 14,206.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,163.25/31,957.86 = 14,206.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,163.25x = 31,957.86 × 14,206.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,163.25x = 454,001,987.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,001,987.78/23,163.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,600.10

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