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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,174.21, 31,968.69 and 14,662.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,174.21, 31,968.69 and 14,662.01 is: 20,226.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,174.21 : 31,968.69 = 14,662.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,174.21/31,968.69 = 14,662.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,174.21x = 31,968.69 × 14,662.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,174.21x = 468,725,252.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,725,252.47/23,174.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,226.16

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