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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,174.17, 31,968.54 and 14,661.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,174.17, 31,968.54 and 14,661.96 is: 20,226.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,174.17 : 31,968.54 = 14,661.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,174.17/31,968.54 = 14,661.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,174.17x = 31,968.54 × 14,661.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,174.17x = 468,721,454.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,721,454.74/23,174.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,226.03

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