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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,176.74, 31,972.13 and 14,664.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,176.74, 31,972.13 and 14,664.51 is: 20,229.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,176.74 : 31,972.13 = 14,664.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,176.74/31,972.13 = 14,664.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,176.74x = 31,972.13 × 14,664.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,176.74x = 468,855,546.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,855,546.78/23,176.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,229.57

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