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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,929.89, 33,001.74 and 14,978.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,929.89, 33,001.74 and 14,978.22 is: 20,656.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,929.89 : 33,001.74 = 14,978.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,929.89/33,001.74 = 14,978.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,929.89x = 33,001.74 × 14,978.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,929.89x = 494,307,322.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,307,322.10/23,929.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,656.48

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