Boys = \(z\).
Adults = 3 times boys = \(3z\).
Girls = boys + 23 = \(z + 23\).

Total people = boys + adults + girls:
• Total = \(z + 3z + (z + 23)\)
• Total = \(z + 3z + z + 23\)
• Total = \(5z + 23\)

Final Answer: \(5z + 23\)