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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,165.79, 31,951.91 and 14,669.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,165.79, 31,951.91 and 14,669.30 is: 20,232.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,165.79 : 31,951.91 = 14,669.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,165.79/31,951.91 = 14,669.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,165.79x = 31,951.91 × 14,669.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,165.79x = 468,711,920.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,711,920.26/23,165.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,232.93

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