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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,922.72, 33,014.88 and 14,493.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,922.72, 33,014.88 and 14,493.60 is: 20,002.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,922.72 : 33,014.88 = 14,493.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,922.72/33,014.88 = 14,493.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,922.72x = 33,014.88 × 14,493.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,922.72x = 478,504,464.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,504,464.77/23,922.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,002.09

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