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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,170.32, 31,967.46 and 14,214.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,170.32, 31,967.46 and 14,214.56 is: 19,611.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,170.32 : 31,967.46 = 14,214.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,170.32/31,967.46 = 14,214.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,170.32x = 31,967.46 × 14,214.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,170.32x = 454,403,218.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,403,218.38/23,170.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,611.43

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