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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,178.24, 31,974.18 and 14,666.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,178.24, 31,974.18 and 14,666.01 is: 20,231.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,178.24 : 31,974.18 = 14,666.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,178.24/31,974.18 = 14,666.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,178.24x = 31,974.18 × 14,666.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,178.24x = 468,933,643.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,933,643.62/23,178.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,231.63

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