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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,179.49, 31,975.92 and 14,667.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,179.49, 31,975.92 and 14,667.26 is: 20,233.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,179.49 : 31,975.92 = 14,667.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,179.49/31,975.92 = 14,667.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,179.49x = 31,975.92 × 14,667.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,179.49x = 468,999,132.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,999,132.38/23,179.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,233.37

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