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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,937.97, 33,039.40 and 14,378.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,937.97, 33,039.40 and 14,378.27 is: 19,845.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,937.97 : 33,039.40 = 14,378.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,937.97/33,039.40 = 14,378.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,937.97x = 33,039.40 × 14,378.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,937.97x = 475,049,413.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,049,413.84/23,937.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,845.02

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