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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,936.71, 33,011.15 and 14,985.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,936.71, 33,011.15 and 14,985.03 is: 20,665.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,936.71 : 33,011.15 = 14,985.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,936.71/33,011.15 = 14,985.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,936.71x = 33,011.15 × 14,985.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,936.71x = 494,673,073.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,673,073.08/23,936.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,665.88

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