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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,924.56, 33,016.08 and 14,486.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,924.56, 33,016.08 and 14,486.56 is: 19,991.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,924.56 : 33,016.08 = 14,486.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,924.56/33,016.08 = 14,486.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,924.56x = 33,016.08 × 14,486.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,924.56x = 478,289,423.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,289,423.88/23,924.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,991.57

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