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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,174.18, 31,977.98 and 14,222.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,174.18, 31,977.98 and 14,222.06 is: 19,624.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,174.18 : 31,977.98 = 14,222.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,174.18/31,977.98 = 14,222.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,174.18x = 31,977.98 × 14,222.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,174.18x = 454,792,679.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,792,679.13/23,174.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,624.97

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