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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,185.43, 31,997.13 and 14,684.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,185.43, 31,997.13 and 14,684.44 is: 20,265.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,185.43 : 31,997.13 = 14,684.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,185.43/31,997.13 = 14,684.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,185.43x = 31,997.13 × 14,684.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,185.43x = 469,859,860.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,859,860.59/23,185.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,265.31

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