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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,167.14, 31,969.53 and 14,678.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,167.14, 31,969.53 and 14,678.34 is: 20,255.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,167.14 : 31,969.53 = 14,678.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,167.14/31,969.53 = 14,678.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,167.14x = 31,969.53 × 14,678.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,167.14x = 469,259,630.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,259,630.98/23,167.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,255.40

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