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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,184.49, 31,982.81 and 14,672.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,184.49, 31,982.81 and 14,672.26 is: 20,240.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,184.49 : 31,982.81 = 14,672.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,184.49/31,982.81 = 14,672.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,184.49x = 31,982.81 × 14,672.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,184.49x = 469,260,103.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,260,103.85/23,184.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,240.26

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