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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,179.17, 31,975.41 and 14,666.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,179.17, 31,975.41 and 14,666.97 is: 20,232.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,179.17 : 31,975.41 = 14,666.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,179.17/31,975.41 = 14,666.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,179.17x = 31,975.41 × 14,666.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,179.17x = 468,982,379.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,982,379.21/23,179.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,232.92

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