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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,180.74, 31,977.64 and 14,668.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,180.74, 31,977.64 and 14,668.52 is: 20,235.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,180.74 : 31,977.64 = 14,668.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,180.74/31,977.64 = 14,668.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,180.74x = 31,977.64 × 14,668.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,180.74x = 469,064,651.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,064,651.89/23,180.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,235.10

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