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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,186.27, 31,997.49 and 14,229.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,186.27, 31,997.49 and 14,229.29 is: 19,636.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,186.27 : 31,997.49 = 14,229.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,186.27/31,997.49 = 14,229.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,186.27x = 31,997.49 × 14,229.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,186.27x = 455,301,564.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,301,564.48/23,186.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,636.69

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