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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,167.23, 31,935.38 and 14,198.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,167.23, 31,935.38 and 14,198.10 is: 19,571.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,167.23 : 31,935.38 = 14,198.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,167.23/31,935.38 = 14,198.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,167.23x = 31,935.38 × 14,198.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,167.23x = 453,421,647.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,421,647.79/23,167.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,571.68

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