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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,932.72, 33,020.49 and 14,370.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,932.72, 33,020.49 and 14,370.04 is: 19,826.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,932.72 : 33,020.49 = 14,370.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,932.72/33,020.49 = 14,370.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,932.72x = 33,020.49 × 14,370.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,932.72x = 474,505,762.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,505,762.12/23,932.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,826.65

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