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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,189.68, 31,989.09 and 14,676.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,189.68, 31,989.09 and 14,676.22 is: 20,245.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,189.68 : 31,989.09 = 14,676.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,189.68/31,989.09 = 14,676.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,189.68x = 31,989.09 × 14,676.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,189.68x = 469,478,922.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,478,922.44/23,189.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,245.17

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