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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,910.96, 33,018.12 and 14,973.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,910.96, 33,018.12 and 14,973.69 is: 20,676.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,910.96 : 33,018.12 = 14,973.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,910.96/33,018.12 = 14,973.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,910.96x = 33,018.12 × 14,973.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,910.96x = 494,403,093.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,403,093.26/23,910.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,676.84

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