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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,925.72, 33,019.02 and 14,496.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,925.72, 33,019.02 and 14,496.60 is: 20,006.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,925.72 : 33,019.02 = 14,496.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,925.72/33,019.02 = 14,496.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,925.72x = 33,019.02 × 14,496.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,925.72x = 478,663,525.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,663,525.33/23,925.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,006.23

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