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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,167.55, 31,966.79 and 14,663.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,167.55, 31,966.79 and 14,663.70 is: 20,233.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,167.55 : 31,966.79 = 14,663.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,167.55/31,966.79 = 14,663.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,167.55x = 31,966.79 × 14,663.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,167.55x = 468,751,345.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,751,345.20/23,167.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,233.10

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