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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,168.14, 31,970.91 and 14,679.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,168.14, 31,970.91 and 14,679.34 is: 20,256.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,168.14 : 31,970.91 = 14,679.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,168.14/31,970.91 = 14,679.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,168.14x = 31,970.91 × 14,679.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,168.14x = 469,311,858.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,311,858.00/23,168.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,256.78

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