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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,923.28, 33,017.52 and 14,363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,923.28, 33,017.52 and 14,363.60 is: 19,823.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,923.28 : 33,017.52 = 14,363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,923.28/33,017.52 = 14,363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,923.28x = 33,017.52 × 14,363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,923.28x = 474,250,450.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,250,450.27/23,923.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,823.81

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