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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,163.75, 31,958.55 and 14,206.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,163.75, 31,958.55 and 14,206.77 is: 19,600.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,163.75 : 31,958.55 = 14,206.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,163.75/31,958.55 = 14,206.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,163.75x = 31,958.55 × 14,206.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,163.75x = 454,027,769.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,027,769.38/23,163.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,600.79

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