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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,165.24, 31,951.74 and 14,217.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,165.24, 31,951.74 and 14,217.08 is: 19,609.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,165.24 : 31,951.74 = 14,217.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,165.24/31,951.74 = 14,217.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,165.24x = 31,951.74 × 14,217.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,165.24x = 454,260,443.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,260,443.72/23,165.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,609.57

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