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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,194.14, 31,997.19 and 15,233.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,194.14, 31,997.19 and 15,233.46 is: 21,015.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,194.14 : 31,997.19 = 15,233.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,194.14/31,997.19 = 15,233.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,194.14x = 31,997.19 × 15,233.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,194.14x = 487,427,913.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,427,913.98/23,194.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,015.13

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