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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,914.26, 33,007.37 and 14,481

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,914.26, 33,007.37 and 14,481 is: 19,987.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,914.26 : 33,007.37 = 14,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,914.26/33,007.37 = 14,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,914.26x = 33,007.37 × 14,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,914.26x = 477,979,652.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,979,652.57/23,914.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,987.22

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