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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,166.92, 31,953.47 and 14,670.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,166.92, 31,953.47 and 14,670.42 is: 20,234.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,166.92 : 31,953.47 = 14,670.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,166.92/31,953.47 = 14,670.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,166.92x = 31,953.47 × 14,670.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,166.92x = 468,770,752.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,770,752.01/23,166.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,234.49

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