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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,926.48, 33,034.80 and 14,977.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,926.48, 33,034.80 and 14,977.60 is: 20,679.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,926.48 : 33,034.80 = 14,977.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,926.48/33,034.80 = 14,977.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,926.48x = 33,034.80 × 14,977.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,926.48x = 494,782,020.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,782,020.48/23,926.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,679.27

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