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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,165.23, 31,956.25 and 14,653.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,165.23, 31,956.25 and 14,653.01 is: 20,213.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,165.23 : 31,956.25 = 14,653.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,165.23/31,956.25 = 14,653.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,165.23x = 31,956.25 × 14,653.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,165.23x = 468,255,250.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,255,250.81/23,165.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,213.71

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