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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,182.60, 31,998.16 and 14,233.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,182.60, 31,998.16 and 14,233.72 is: 19,646.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,182.60 : 31,998.16 = 14,233.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,182.60/31,998.16 = 14,233.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,182.60x = 31,998.16 × 14,233.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,182.60x = 455,452,849.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,452,849.96/23,182.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,646.32

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