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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,186.52, 31,985.55 and 14,674.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,186.52, 31,985.55 and 14,674.26 is: 20,242.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,186.52 : 31,985.55 = 14,674.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,186.52/31,985.55 = 14,674.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,186.52x = 31,985.55 × 14,674.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,186.52x = 469,364,276.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,364,276.94/23,186.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,242.98

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