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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,186.02, 31,984.86 and 14,673.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,186.02, 31,984.86 and 14,673.76 is: 20,242.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,186.02 : 31,984.86 = 14,673.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,186.02/31,984.86 = 14,673.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,186.02x = 31,984.86 × 14,673.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,186.02x = 469,338,159.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,338,159.27/23,186.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,242.29

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