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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,168.42, 31,975.84 and 14,671.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,168.42, 31,975.84 and 14,671.32 is: 20,248.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,168.42 : 31,975.84 = 14,671.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,168.42/31,975.84 = 14,671.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,168.42x = 31,975.84 × 14,671.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,168.42x = 469,127,707.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,127,707.55/23,168.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,248.58

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