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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,180.73, 31,975.70 and 14,797.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,180.73, 31,975.70 and 14,797.23 is: 20,411.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,180.73 : 31,975.70 = 14,797.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,180.73/31,975.70 = 14,797.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,180.73x = 31,975.70 × 14,797.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,180.73x = 473,151,824.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,151,824.30/23,180.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,411.43

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