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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,930.77, 33,023.92 and 14,983.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,930.77, 33,023.92 and 14,983.21 is: 20,676.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,930.77 : 33,023.92 = 14,983.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,930.77/33,023.92 = 14,983.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,930.77x = 33,023.92 × 14,983.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,930.77x = 494,804,208.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,804,208.37/23,930.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,676.48

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