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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,925.78, 33,012.77 and 14,488.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,925.78, 33,012.77 and 14,488.88 is: 19,991.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,925.78 : 33,012.77 = 14,488.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,925.78/33,012.77 = 14,488.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,925.78x = 33,012.77 × 14,488.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,925.78x = 478,317,825.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,317,825.49/23,925.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,991.73

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