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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,177.24, 31,972.81 and 14,665.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,177.24, 31,972.81 and 14,665.01 is: 20,230.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,177.24 : 31,972.81 = 14,665.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,177.24/31,972.81 = 14,665.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,177.24x = 31,972.81 × 14,665.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,177.24x = 468,881,505.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,881,505.05/23,177.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,230.26

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