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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,179.74, 31,976.26 and 14,667.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,179.74, 31,976.26 and 14,667.52 is: 20,233.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,179.74 : 31,976.26 = 14,667.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,179.74/31,976.26 = 14,667.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,179.74x = 31,976.26 × 14,667.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,179.74x = 469,012,433.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,012,433.08/23,179.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,233.72

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