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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,166.70, 31,951.02 and 14,207.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,166.70, 31,951.02 and 14,207.89 is: 19,595.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,166.70 : 31,951.02 = 14,207.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,166.70/31,951.02 = 14,207.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,166.70x = 31,951.02 × 14,207.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,166.70x = 453,956,577.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,956,577.55/23,166.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,595.22

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