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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,924.22, 33,008.76 and 14,361.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,924.22, 33,008.76 and 14,361.54 is: 19,814.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,924.22 : 33,008.76 = 14,361.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,924.22/33,008.76 = 14,361.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,924.22x = 33,008.76 × 14,361.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,924.22x = 474,056,627.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,056,627.09/23,924.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,814.93

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