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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,915.26, 33,008.75 and 14,482

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,915.26, 33,008.75 and 14,482 is: 19,988.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,915.26 : 33,008.75 = 14,482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,915.26/33,008.75 = 14,482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,915.26x = 33,008.75 × 14,482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,915.26x = 478,032,717.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,032,717.50/23,915.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,988.61

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