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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,163.67, 31,948.98 and 14,667.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,163.67, 31,948.98 and 14,667.17 is: 20,230.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,163.67 : 31,948.98 = 14,667.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,163.67/31,948.98 = 14,667.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,163.67x = 31,948.98 × 14,667.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,163.67x = 468,601,120.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,601,120.99/23,163.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,230.01

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