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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,164.23, 31,954.87 and 14,652.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,164.23, 31,954.87 and 14,652.01 is: 20,212.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,164.23 : 31,954.87 = 14,652.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,164.23/31,954.87 = 14,652.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,164.23x = 31,954.87 × 14,652.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,164.23x = 468,203,074.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,203,074.79/23,164.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,212.33

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