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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,178.74, 31,974.88 and 14,666.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,178.74, 31,974.88 and 14,666.51 is: 20,232.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,178.74 : 31,974.88 = 14,666.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,178.74/31,974.88 = 14,666.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,178.74x = 31,974.88 × 14,666.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,178.74x = 468,959,897.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,959,897.27/23,178.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,232.33

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