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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,166.64, 31,968.84 and 14,677.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,166.64, 31,968.84 and 14,677.84 is: 20,254.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,166.64 : 31,968.84 = 14,677.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,166.64/31,968.84 = 14,677.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,166.64x = 31,968.84 × 14,677.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,166.64x = 469,233,518.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,233,518.51/23,166.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,254.71

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