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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,164.74, 31,951.05 and 14,216.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,164.74, 31,951.05 and 14,216.58 is: 19,608.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,164.74 : 31,951.05 = 14,216.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,164.74/31,951.05 = 14,216.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,164.74x = 31,951.05 × 14,216.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,164.74x = 454,234,658.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,234,658.41/23,164.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,608.88

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