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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,169.64, 31,972.96 and 14,680.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,169.64, 31,972.96 and 14,680.84 is: 20,258.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,169.64 : 31,972.96 = 14,680.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,169.64/31,972.96 = 14,680.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,169.64x = 31,972.96 × 14,680.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,169.64x = 469,389,910.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,389,910.09/23,169.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,258.83

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