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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,924.48, 33,032.04 and 14,975.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,924.48, 33,032.04 and 14,975.60 is: 20,676.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,924.48 : 33,032.04 = 14,975.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,924.48/33,032.04 = 14,975.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,924.48x = 33,032.04 × 14,975.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,924.48x = 494,674,618.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,674,618.22/23,924.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,676.50

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