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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,166.30, 31,952.60 and 14,669.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,166.30, 31,952.60 and 14,669.80 is: 20,233.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,166.30 : 31,952.60 = 14,669.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,166.30/31,952.60 = 14,669.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,166.30x = 31,952.60 × 14,669.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,166.30x = 468,738,251.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,738,251.48/23,166.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,233.63

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