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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,187.52, 31,986.93 and 14,675.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,187.52, 31,986.93 and 14,675.26 is: 20,244.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,187.52 : 31,986.93 = 14,675.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,187.52/31,986.93 = 14,675.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,187.52x = 31,986.93 × 14,675.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,187.52x = 469,416,514.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,416,514.35/23,187.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,244.36

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