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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,932.42, 33,030.45 and 14,377.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,932.42, 33,030.45 and 14,377.62 is: 19,843.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,932.42 : 33,030.45 = 14,377.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,932.42/33,030.45 = 14,377.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,932.42x = 33,030.45 × 14,377.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,932.42x = 474,899,382.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,899,382.39/23,932.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,843.35

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