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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,164.25, 31,959.24 and 14,207.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,164.25, 31,959.24 and 14,207.27 is: 19,601.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,164.25 : 31,959.24 = 14,207.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,164.25/31,959.24 = 14,207.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,164.25x = 31,959.24 × 14,207.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,164.25x = 454,053,551.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,053,551.67/23,164.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,601.48

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