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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,184.96, 31,983.52 and 14,672.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,184.96, 31,983.52 and 14,672.80 is: 20,241.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,184.96 : 31,983.52 = 14,672.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,184.96/31,983.52 = 14,672.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,184.96x = 31,983.52 × 14,672.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,184.96x = 469,287,792.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,287,792.26/23,184.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,241.04

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