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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,920.98, 33,011.73 and 14,965.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,920.98, 33,011.73 and 14,965.62 is: 20,653.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,920.98 : 33,011.73 = 14,965.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,920.98/33,011.73 = 14,965.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,920.98x = 33,011.73 × 14,965.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,920.98x = 494,041,006.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,041,006.72/23,920.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,653.04

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