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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,169.92, 31,957.61 and 14,673.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,169.92, 31,957.61 and 14,673.42 is: 20,238.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,169.92 : 31,957.61 = 14,673.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,169.92/31,957.61 = 14,673.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,169.92x = 31,957.61 × 14,673.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,169.92x = 468,927,360.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,927,360.36/23,169.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,238.63

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