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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,166.55, 31,973.27 and 14,669.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,166.55, 31,973.27 and 14,669.47 is: 20,246.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,166.55 : 31,973.27 = 14,669.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,166.55/31,973.27 = 14,669.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,166.55x = 31,973.27 × 14,669.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,166.55x = 469,030,891.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,030,891.69/23,166.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,246.04

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