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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,935.33, 33,009.26 and 14,983.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,935.33, 33,009.26 and 14,983.65 is: 20,663.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,935.33 : 33,009.26 = 14,983.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,935.33/33,009.26 = 14,983.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,935.33x = 33,009.26 × 14,983.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,935.33x = 494,599,123.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,599,123.68/23,935.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,663.98

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