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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,167.92, 31,975.15 and 14,670.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,167.92, 31,975.15 and 14,670.82 is: 20,247.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,167.92 : 31,975.15 = 14,670.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,167.92/31,975.15 = 14,670.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,167.92x = 31,975.15 × 14,670.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,167.92x = 469,101,569.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,101,569.73/23,167.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,247.89

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