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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,166.54, 31,952.91 and 14,670.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,166.54, 31,952.91 and 14,670.05 is: 20,233.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,166.54 : 31,952.91 = 14,670.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,166.54/31,952.91 = 14,670.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,166.54x = 31,952.91 × 14,670.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,166.54x = 468,750,682.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,750,682.59/23,166.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,233.95

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